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Subtract 7/50 from 60/9

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 7/50

60/9 - 7/50 is 979/150.

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,
    7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3000/450 - 63/450 = 3000 - 63/450 = 2937/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 979/150
  6. In mixed form: 679/150

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