Subtract 3/20 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 3/20
50/9 - 3/20 is 973/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/180 - 27/180 = 1000 - 27/180 = 973/180 - In mixed form: 573/180
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