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Subtract 6/8 from 50/9

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 6/8

50/9 - 6/8 is 173/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/72 - 54/72 = 400 - 54/72 = 346/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/36
  6. In mixed form: 429/36

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