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Subtract 5/9 from 7/50

7/50 - 5/9 is -187/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/450 - 250/450 = 63 - 250/450 = -187/450

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