Subtract 25/18 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1 7/18
50/10 - 25/18 is 65/18.
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,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/90 - 125/90 = 450 - 125/90 = 325/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/18
- In mixed form: 311/18
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