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Subtract 3/4 from 50/9

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 3/4

50/9 - 3/4 is 173/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    3/4 = 3 × 9/4 × 9 = 27/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/36 - 27/36 = 200 - 27/36 = 173/36
  5. In mixed form: 429/36

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