Subtract 4/50 from 25/9, Solve 2 7/9

Subtract 4/50 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 4/50

25/9 - 4/50 is 607/225.

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,
25/9 = 25 × 50/9 × 50 = 1250/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/450 - 36/450 = 1250 - 36/450 = 1214/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 607/225
In mixed form: 2157/225

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