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

Subtract 9/50 from 24/9

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

24/9 - 9/50 is 373/150.

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,
24/9 = 24 × 50/9 × 50 = 1200/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/450 - 81/450 = 1200 - 81/450 = 1119/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/150
In mixed form: 273/150

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