Subtract 6/90 from 18/50
18/50 - 6/90 is 22/75.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/450 - 30/450 = 162 - 30/450 = 132/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/75
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