Subtract 6/9 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 6/9
50/18 - 6/9 is 19/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
50/18 = 50 × 1/18 × 1 = 50/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/18 - 12/18 = 50 - 12/18 = 38/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
- In mixed form: 21/9
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