Subtract 1/18 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 1/18
50/2 - 1/18 is 449/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
50/2 = 50 × 9/2 × 9 = 450/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/18 - 1/18 = 450 - 1/18 = 449/18 - In mixed form: 2417/18
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