Subtract 15/50 from 56/18
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 15/50
56/18 - 15/50 is 253/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/450 - 135/450 = 1400 - 135/450 = 1265/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/90
- In mixed form: 273/90
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