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Subtract 15/50 from 98/18

1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 15/50

98/18 - 15/50 is 463/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    98/18 = 98 × 25/18 × 25 = 2450/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2450/450 - 135/450 = 2450 - 135/450 = 2315/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 463/90
  6. In mixed form: 513/90

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