Subtract 18/12 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1 6/12
50/18 - 18/12 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
50/18 = 50 × 2/18 × 2 = 100/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
18/12 = 18 × 3/12 × 3 = 54/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/36 - 54/36 = 100 - 54/36 = 46/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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