Subtract 8/50 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 8/50
32/9 - 8/50 is 764/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
32/9 = 32 × 50/9 × 50 = 1600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/450 - 72/450 = 1600 - 72/450 = 1528/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 764/225
- In mixed form: 389/225
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