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Subtract 1/7 from 50/9

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1/7

50/9 - 1/7 is 341/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    50/9 = 50 × 7/9 × 7 = 350/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    1/7 = 1 × 9/7 × 9 = 9/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/63 - 9/63 = 350 - 9/63 = 341/63
  5. In mixed form: 526/63

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