Subtract 16/9 from 50/75
1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 1 7/9
50/75 - 16/9 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/225 - 400/225 = 150 - 400/225 = -250/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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