Subtract 56/9 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 6 2/9
50/5 - 56/9 is 34/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
50/5 = 50 × 9/5 × 9 = 450/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/45 - 280/45 = 450 - 280/45 = 170/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
- In mixed form: 37/9
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