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Subtract 50/18 from 35/75

1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 2 14/18

35/75 - 50/18 is -104/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/450 - 1250/450 = 210 - 1250/450 = -1040/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -104/45

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