Subtract 50/96 from 8/18
8/18 - 50/96 is -11/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
8/18 = 8 × 16/18 × 16 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/288 - 150/288 = 128 - 150/288 = -22/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/144
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