Subtract 3/35 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 3/35
50/18 - 3/35 is 848/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
50/18 = 50 × 35/18 × 35 = 1750/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
3/35 = 3 × 18/35 × 18 = 54/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/630 - 54/630 = 1750 - 54/630 = 1696/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 848/315
- In mixed form: 2218/315
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