Subtract 20/84 from 50/9, Solve 5 5/9

Subtract 20/84 from 50/9

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 20/84

50/9 - 20/84 is 335/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
50/9 = 50 × 28/9 × 28 = 1400/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
20/84 = 20 × 3/84 × 3 = 60/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/252 - 60/252 = 1400 - 60/252 = 1340/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 335/63
In mixed form: 520/63

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