Subtract 3/90 from 2/50
2/50 - 3/90 is 1/150.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
3/90 = 3 × 5/90 × 5 = 15/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/450 - 15/450 = 18 - 15/450 = 3/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/150
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