Subtract 16/50 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 16/50
45/18 - 16/50 is 109/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/450 - 144/450 = 1125 - 144/450 = 981/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/50
- In mixed form: 29/50
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