Subtract 14/81 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 14/81
50/18 - 14/81 is 211/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
50/18 = 50 × 9/18 × 9 = 450/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/162 - 28/162 = 450 - 28/162 = 422/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/81
- In mixed form: 249/81
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