Subtract 42/50 from 24/9, Solve 2 6/9

Subtract 42/50 from 24/9

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 42/50

24/9 - 42/50 is 137/75.

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,
24/9 = 24 × 50/9 × 50 = 1200/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/450 - 378/450 = 1200 - 378/450 = 822/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/75
In mixed form: 162/75

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