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Subtract 50/8 from 5/9

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 6 2/8

5/9 - 50/8 is -205/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/72 - 450/72 = 40 - 450/72 = -410/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/36

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