Subtract 7/50 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 7/50
509 - 750 is 2437450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
509 = 50 × 509 × 50 = 2500450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
750 = 7 × 950 × 9 = 63450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2500450 - 63450 = 2500 - 63450 = 2437450 - In mixed form: 5187450
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