Subtract 1/90 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1/90
50/9 - 1/90 is 499/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/90 - 1/90 = 500 - 1/90 = 499/90 - In mixed form: 549/90
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