Subtract 15/50 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 15/50
20/9 - 15/50 is 173/90.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 50/9 × 50 = 1000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/450 - 135/450 = 1000 - 135/450 = 865/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/90
- In mixed form: 183/90
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