Subtract 20/9 from 9/50
1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 2 2/9
9/50 - 20/9 is -919/450.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
20/9 = 20 × 50/9 × 50 = 1000/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/450 - 1000/450 = 81 - 1000/450 = -919/450
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