Subtract 50/75 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 50/75
35/9 - 50/75 is 29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/225 - 150/225 = 875 - 150/225 = 725/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/9
- In mixed form: 32/9
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