Subtract 75/18 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 4 3/18
50/35 - 75/18 is -115/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
75/18 = 75 × 35/18 × 35 = 2625/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/630 - 2625/630 = 900 - 2625/630 = -1725/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/42
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