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Subtract 21/50 from 60/9

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 21/50

60/9 - 21/50 is 937/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    60/9 = 60 × 50/9 × 50 = 3000/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3000/450 - 189/450 = 3000 - 189/450 = 2811/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/150
  6. In mixed form: 637/150

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