Subtract 9/50 from 81/45
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 9/50
81/45 - 9/50 is 81/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
81/45 = 81 × 10/45 × 10 = 810/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/450 - 81/450 = 810 - 81/450 = 729/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/50
- In mixed form: 131/50
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