Subtract 75/50 from 6/9
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 25/50
6/9 - 75/50 is -5/6.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 50/9 × 50 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/450 - 675/450 = 300 - 675/450 = -375/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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