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Subtract 70/18 from 50/4

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3 16/18

50/4 - 70/18 is 155/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    70/18 = 70 × 2/18 × 2 = 140/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/36 - 140/36 = 450 - 140/36 = 310/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/18
  6. In mixed form: 811/18

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