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Subtract 8/50 from 20/9

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 8/50

20/9 - 8/50 is 464/225.

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,
    20/9 = 20 × 50/9 × 50 = 1000/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/450 - 72/450 = 1000 - 72/450 = 928/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 464/225
  6. In mixed form: 214/225

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