Answers

Subtract 21/50 from 64/9

1^st number: 7 1/9, 2^nd number: 21/50

64/9 - 21/50 is 3011/450.

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,
   64/9 = 64 × 50/9 × 50 = 3200/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3200/450 - 189/450 = 3200 - 189/450 = 3011/450
5. In mixed form: 6311/450

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