Subtract 50/9 from 60/2
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 5 5/9
60/2 - 50/9 is 220/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
60/2 = 60 × 9/2 × 9 = 540/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
50/9 = 50 × 2/9 × 2 = 100/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/18 - 100/18 = 540 - 100/18 = 440/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 220/9
- In mixed form: 244/9
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