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Subtract 9/50 from 4/90

4/90 - 9/50 is -61/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/450 - 81/450 = 20 - 81/450 = -61/450

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