Subtract 30/10 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 3 0/10
50/9 - 30/10 is 23/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/90 - 270/90 = 500 - 270/90 = 230/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/9
- In mixed form: 25/9
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