Subtract 49/45 from 15/50
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 1 4/45
15/50 - 49/45 is -71/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
49/45 = 49 × 10/45 × 10 = 490/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/450 - 490/450 = 135 - 490/450 = -355/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/90
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