Subtract 4/15 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 4/15
50/9 - 4/15 is 238/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/45 - 12/45 = 250 - 12/45 = 238/45 - In mixed form: 513/45
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