Subtract 45/50 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 45/50
50/18 - 45/50 is 169/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 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 50 × 9 = 450,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/450 - 405/450 = 1250 - 405/450 = 845/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/90
- In mixed form: 179/90
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