Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 80/18

1^st number: 4 8/18, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

80/18 - 50/5 is -50/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/90 - 900/90 = 400 - 900/90 = -500/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/9

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