Subtract 8/50 from 42/9, Solve 4 6/9

Subtract 8/50 from 42/9

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 8/50

42/9 - 8/50 is 338/75.

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,
42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/450 - 72/450 = 2100 - 72/450 = 2028/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 338/75
In mixed form: 438/75

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