Subtract 5/8 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 5/8
50/18 - 5/8 is 155/72.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 9/8 × 9 = 45/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/72 - 45/72 = 200 - 45/72 = 155/72 - In mixed form: 211/72
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