Subtract 35/50 from 2/9, Solve 2/9

Subtract 35/50 from 2/9

2/9 - 35/50 is -43/90.

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,
2/9 = 2 × 50/9 × 50 = 100/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
100/450 - 315/450 = 100 - 315/450 = -215/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/90

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