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Subtract 80/84 from 50/9

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 80/84

50/9 - 80/84 is 290/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    50/9 = 50 × 28/9 × 28 = 1400/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    80/84 = 80 × 3/84 × 3 = 240/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/252 - 240/252 = 1400 - 240/252 = 1160/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 290/63
  6. In mixed form: 438/63

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