Subtract 80/9 from 50/4, Solve 12 2/4

Subtract 80/9 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 8 8/9

50/4 - 80/9 is 65/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
80/9 = 80 × 4/9 × 4 = 320/36
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/36 - 320/36 = 450 - 320/36 = 130/36
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/18
In mixed form: 311/18

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