Subtract 48/5 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 9 3/5
50/18 - 48/5 is -307/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
48/5 = 48 × 18/5 × 18 = 864/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/90 - 864/90 = 250 - 864/90 = -614/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -307/45
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