Subtract 50/9 from 20/90
1st number: 20/90, 2nd number: 5 5/9
20/90 - 50/9 is -16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/90 - 500/90 = 20 - 500/90 = -480/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/3
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