Subtract 84/50 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 34/50
5/9 - 84/50 is -253/225.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
84/50 = 84 × 9/50 × 9 = 756/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/450 - 756/450 = 250 - 756/450 = -506/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/225
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