Subtract 4/50 from 4/9
49 - 450 is 82225.
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,
49 = 4 × 509 × 50 = 200450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
450 = 4 × 950 × 9 = 36450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200450 - 36450 = 200 - 36450 = 164450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82225
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