Subtract 90/50 from 15/21
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 1 40/50
15/21 - 90/50 is -38/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
15/21 = 15 × 50/21 × 50 = 750/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
90/50 = 90 × 21/50 × 21 = 1890/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/1050 - 1890/1050 = 750 - 1890/1050 = -1140/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/35
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