Subtract 18/25 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 18/25
50/9 - 18/25 is 1088/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/225 - 162/225 = 1250 - 162/225 = 1088/225 - In mixed form: 4188/225
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