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Subtract 50/9 from 98/5

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 5 5/9

98/5 - 50/9 is 632/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/45 - 250/45 = 882 - 250/45 = 632/45
  5. In mixed form: 142/45

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