Subtract 3/9 from 50/10, Solve 5 0/10

Subtract 3/9 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 3/9

50/10 - 3/9 is 14/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/90 - 30/90 = 450 - 30/90 = 420/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3

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