Subtract 8/50 from 81/18
1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 8/50
81/18 - 8/50 is 217/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
81/18 = 81 × 25/18 × 25 = 2025/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/450 - 72/450 = 2025 - 72/450 = 1953/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/50
- In mixed form: 417/50
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