Subtract 50/9 from 48/6
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 5 5/9
48/6 - 50/9 is 22/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
48/6 = 48 × 3/6 × 3 = 144/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
50/9 = 50 × 2/9 × 2 = 100/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/18 - 100/18 = 144 - 100/18 = 44/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
- In mixed form: 24/9
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