Subtract 18/50 from 35/80
35/80 - 18/50 is 31/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
35/80 = 35 × 5/80 × 5 = 175/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
18/50 = 18 × 8/50 × 8 = 144/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/400 - 144/400 = 175 - 144/400 = 31/400
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