Subtract 14/18 from 45/50
45/50 - 14/18 is 11/90.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/450 - 350/450 = 405 - 350/450 = 55/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/90
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