Subtract 12/28 from 50/18, Solve 2 14/18

Subtract 12/28 from 50/18

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 12/28

50/18 - 12/28 is 148/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
50/18 = 50 × 14/18 × 14 = 700/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/252 - 108/252 = 700 - 108/252 = 592/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/63
In mixed form: 222/63

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