Subtract 1/18 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1/18
50/15 - 1/18 is 59/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/90 - 5/90 = 300 - 5/90 = 295/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/18
- In mixed form: 35/18
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