Subtract 7/50 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 7/50
75/9 - 7/50 is 1229/150.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 50/9 × 50 = 3750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/450 - 63/450 = 3750 - 63/450 = 3687/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1229/150
- In mixed form: 829/150
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