Subtract 18/50 from 7/56
7/56 - 18/50 is -47/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
7/56 = 7 × 25/56 × 25 = 175/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
18/50 = 18 × 28/50 × 28 = 504/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/1400 - 504/1400 = 175 - 504/1400 = -329/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/200
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