Subtract 10/50 from 36/9, Solve 4 0/9

Subtract 10/50 from 36/9

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 10/50

36/9 - 10/50 is 19/5.

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,
36/9 = 36 × 50/9 × 50 = 1800/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/450 - 90/450 = 1800 - 90/450 = 1710/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5

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