Subtract 4/45 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 4/45
50/9 - 4/45 is 82/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/45 - 4/45 = 250 - 4/45 = 246/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/15
- In mixed form: 57/15
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