Subtract 70/18 from 50/81
1st number: 50/81, 2nd number: 3 16/18
50/81 - 70/18 is -265/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
70/18 = 70 × 9/18 × 9 = 630/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/162 - 630/162 = 100 - 630/162 = -530/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/81
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