Subtract 4/50 from 9/18
9/18 - 4/50 is 21/50.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/450 - 36/450 = 225 - 36/450 = 189/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50
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