Subtract 7/90 from 1/50
1/50 - 7/90 is -13/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
7/90 = 7 × 5/90 × 5 = 35/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/450 - 35/450 = 9 - 35/450 = -26/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/225
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