Subtract 3/18 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 3/18
50/16 - 3/18 is 71/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
3/18 = 3 × 8/18 × 8 = 24/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/144 - 24/144 = 450 - 24/144 = 426/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/24
- In mixed form: 223/24
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