Subtract 7/50 from 5/9
59 - 750 is 187450.
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,
59 = 5 × 509 × 50 = 250450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
750 = 7 × 950 × 9 = 63450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250450 - 63450 = 250 - 63450 = 187450
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