Subtract 2/18 from 35/50
35/50 - 2/18 is 53/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/450 - 50/450 = 315 - 50/450 = 265/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/90
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