Subtract 25/16 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1 9/16
50/18 - 25/16 is 175/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
50/18 = 50 × 8/18 × 8 = 400/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/144 - 225/144 = 400 - 225/144 = 175/144 - In mixed form: 131/144
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