Subtract 5/9 from 1/50
1/50 - 5/9 is -241/450.
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,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/450 - 250/450 = 9 - 250/450 = -241/450
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