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Subtract 16/9 from 9/50

1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 1 7/9

9/50 - 16/9 is -719/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    16/9 = 16 × 50/9 × 50 = 800/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/450 - 800/450 = 81 - 800/450 = -719/450

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