Subtract 15/50 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 15/50
35/9 - 15/50 is 323/90.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 50/9 × 50 = 1750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/450 - 135/450 = 1750 - 135/450 = 1615/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/90
- In mixed form: 353/90
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