Subtract 5/50 from 4/45
4/45 - 5/50 is -1/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
4/45 = 4 × 10/45 × 10 = 40/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/450 - 45/450 = 40 - 45/450 = -5/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/90
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