Subtract 9/50 from 21/9, Solve 2 3/9

Subtract 9/50 from 21/9

1^st number: 2 3/9, 2^nd number: 9/50

21/9 - 9/50 is 323/150.

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,
21/9 = 21 × 50/9 × 50 = 1050/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/450 - 81/450 = 1050 - 81/450 = 969/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/150
In mixed form: 223/150

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