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Subtract 3/18 from 50/10

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 3/18

50/10 - 3/18 is 29/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/90 - 15/90 = 450 - 15/90 = 435/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/6
  6. In mixed form: 45/6

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