Subtract 6/50 from 72/18, Solve 4 0/18

Subtract 6/50 from 72/18

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 6/50

72/18 - 6/50 is 97/25.

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,
72/18 = 72 × 25/18 × 25 = 1800/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/450 - 54/450 = 1800 - 54/450 = 1746/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/25
In mixed form: 322/25

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