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Subtract 5/50 from 2/9

2/9 - 5/50 is 11/90.

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,
    2/9 = 2 × 50/9 × 50 = 100/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/450 - 45/450 = 100 - 45/450 = 55/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/90

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