Subtract 7/50 from 8/9
89 - 750 is 337450.
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,
89 = 8 × 509 × 50 = 400450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
750 = 7 × 950 × 9 = 63450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400450 - 63450 = 400 - 63450 = 337450
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