Subtract 4/9 from 80/50
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 4/9
80/50 - 4/9 is 52/45.
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,
80/50 = 80 × 9/50 × 9 = 720/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
4/9 = 4 × 50/9 × 50 = 200/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/450 - 200/450 = 720 - 200/450 = 520/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/45
- In mixed form: 17/45
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