Subtract 18/50 from 56/18
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 18/50
56/18 - 18/50 is 619/225.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/450 - 162/450 = 1400 - 162/450 = 1238/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 619/225
- In mixed form: 2169/225
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