Subtract 8/50 from 56/18, Solve 3 2/18

Subtract 8/50 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 8/50

56/18 - 8/50 is 664/225.

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,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/450 - 72/450 = 1400 - 72/450 = 1328/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 664/225
In mixed form: 2214/225

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