Subtract 4/25 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 4/25
50/18 - 4/25 is 589/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/450 - 72/450 = 1250 - 72/450 = 1178/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 589/225
- In mixed form: 2139/225
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