Subtract 3/4 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 3/4
50/18 - 3/4 is 73/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 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 4 × 9 = 36,
3/4 = 3 × 9/4 × 9 = 27/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/36 - 27/36 = 100 - 27/36 = 73/36 - In mixed form: 21/36
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