Subtract 10/18 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 10/18
50/10 - 10/18 is 40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/90 - 50/90 = 450 - 50/90 = 400/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
- In mixed form: 44/9
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