Subtract 14/20 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 14/20
50/18 - 14/20 is 187/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/180 - 126/180 = 500 - 126/180 = 374/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/90
- In mixed form: 27/90
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