Subtract 18/35 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 18/35
50/5 - 18/35 is 332/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
50/5 = 50 × 7/5 × 7 = 350/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
18/35 = 18 × 1/35 × 1 = 18/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/35 - 18/35 = 350 - 18/35 = 332/35 - In mixed form: 917/35
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