Subtract 1/50 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1/50
16/9 - 1/50 is 791/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
16/9 = 16 × 50/9 × 50 = 800/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/450 - 9/450 = 800 - 9/450 = 791/450 - In mixed form: 1341/450
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