Subtract 7/9 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 7/9
50/25 - 7/9 is 11/9.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/225 - 175/225 = 450 - 175/225 = 275/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
- In mixed form: 12/9
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