Subtract 5/50 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 5/50
48/9 - 5/50 is 157/30.
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,
48/9 = 48 × 50/9 × 50 = 2400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/450 - 45/450 = 2400 - 45/450 = 2355/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/30
- In mixed form: 57/30
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