Subtract 3/50 from 7/9
79 - 350 is 323450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
79 = 7 × 509 × 50 = 350450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
350 = 3 × 950 × 9 = 27450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350450 - 27450 = 350 - 27450 = 323450
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