Subtract 50/45 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 5/45
56/9 - 50/45 is 46/9.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/45 - 50/45 = 280 - 50/45 = 230/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/9
- In mixed form: 51/9
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