Subtract 5/9 from 54/50
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 5/9
54/50 - 5/9 is 118/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/450 - 250/450 = 486 - 250/450 = 236/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/225
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