Subtract 2/50 from 20/9, Solve 2 2/9

Subtract 2/50 from 20/9

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

20/9 - 2/50 is 491/225.

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,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/450 - 18/450 = 1000 - 18/450 = 982/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/225
In mixed form: 241/225

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