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Subtract 50/90 from 80/18

1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 50/90

80/18 - 50/90 is 35/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
    50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/90 - 50/90 = 400 - 50/90 = 350/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
  6. In mixed form: 38/9

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