Subtract 5/90 from 16/50
16/50 - 5/90 is 119/450.
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,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/450 - 25/450 = 144 - 25/450 = 119/450
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