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Subtract 1/50 from 10/9

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 1/50

10/9 - 1/50 is 491/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    10/9 = 10 × 50/9 × 50 = 500/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/450 - 9/450 = 500 - 9/450 = 491/450
  5. In mixed form: 141/450

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