Subtract 10/9 from 8/50
1st number: 8/50, 2nd number: 1 1/9
8/50 - 10/9 is -214/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
10/9 = 10 × 50/9 × 50 = 500/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/450 - 500/450 = 72 - 500/450 = -428/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -214/225
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