Subtract 9/50 from 98/18
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 9/50
98/18 - 9/50 is 2369/450.
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,
98/18 = 98 × 25/18 × 25 = 2450/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/450 - 81/450 = 2450 - 81/450 = 2369/450 - In mixed form: 5119/450
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