Subtract 3/8 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 3/8
50/18 - 3/8 is 173/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/72 - 27/72 = 200 - 27/72 = 173/72 - In mixed form: 229/72
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