Subtract 20/50 from 15/9, Solve 1 6/9

Subtract 20/50 from 15/9

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 20/50

15/9 - 20/50 is 19/15.

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,
15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/450 - 180/450 = 750 - 180/450 = 570/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15

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