Subtract 21/9 from 6/50
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 2 3/9
6/50 - 21/9 is -166/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
21/9 = 21 × 50/9 × 50 = 1050/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/450 - 1050/450 = 54 - 1050/450 = -996/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/75
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