Subtract 10/9 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 1/9
50/25 - 10/9 is 8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/225 - 250/225 = 450 - 250/225 = 200/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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