Subtract 18/50 from 49/9, Solve 5 4/9

Subtract 18/50 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 18/50

49/9 - 18/50 is 1144/225.

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,
49/9 = 49 × 50/9 × 50 = 2450/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/450 - 162/450 = 2450 - 162/450 = 2288/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1144/225
In mixed form: 519/225

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