Subtract 9/50 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 9/50
15/9 - 9/50 is 223/150.
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,
15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/450 - 81/450 = 750 - 81/450 = 669/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/150
- In mixed form: 173/150
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