Subtract 18/81 from 6/50
6/50 - 18/81 is -23/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
6/50 = 6 × 81/50 × 81 = 486/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
18/81 = 18 × 50/81 × 50 = 900/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/4050 - 900/4050 = 486 - 900/4050 = -414/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/225
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