Subtract 2/9 from 3/50
3/50 - 2/9 is -73/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
2/9 = 2 × 50/9 × 50 = 100/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/450 - 100/450 = 27 - 100/450 = -73/450
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