Subtract 7/50 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 7/50
40/9 - 7/50 is 1937/450.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 50/9 × 50 = 2000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/450 - 63/450 = 2000 - 63/450 = 1937/450 - In mixed form: 4137/450
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