Subtract 8/9 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 8/9
50/2 - 8/9 is 217/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
50/2 = 50 × 9/2 × 9 = 450/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/18 - 16/18 = 450 - 16/18 = 434/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/9
- In mixed form: 241/9
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