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Subtract 50/90 from 84/25

1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 50/90

84/25 - 50/90 is 631/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    84/25 = 84 × 18/25 × 18 = 1512/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/450 - 250/450 = 1512 - 250/450 = 1262/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 631/225
  6. In mixed form: 2181/225

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