Q. Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.59−509Answer:
Identify Common Denominator: Identify a common denominator for the fractions(59) and (509).The common denominator for 5 and 50 is 50.
Convert First Fraction: Convert the first fraction (59) to have the common denominator of 50. To do this, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 10. (59)×(1010)=(5×109×10)=5090
Subtract Fractions: Now that both fractions have the same denominator, subtract the second fraction from the first. (5090)−(509)=5090−9
Perform Numerator Subtraction: Perform the subtraction in the numerator.90−9=81So, (90−9)/50=81/50
Check Fraction Simplification: Check if the fraction 5081 can be simplified.Since 81 and 50 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.