Subtract 60/50 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 1 10/50
10/9 - 60/50 is -4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
10/9 = 10 × 50/9 × 50 = 500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/450 - 540/450 = 500 - 540/450 = -40/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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