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Subtract 7/3 from 9/50

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

9/50 - 7/3 is -323/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    7/3 = 7 × 50/3 × 50 = 350/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/150 - 350/150 = 27 - 350/150 = -323/150

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