Subtract 56/50 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1 6/50
54/9 - 56/50 is 122/25.
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,
54/9 = 54 × 50/9 × 50 = 2700/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
56/50 = 56 × 9/50 × 9 = 504/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/450 - 504/450 = 2700 - 504/450 = 2196/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/25
- In mixed form: 422/25
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