Subtract 5/45 from 2/50
2/50 - 5/45 is -16/225.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
5/45 = 5 × 10/45 × 10 = 50/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/450 - 50/450 = 18 - 50/450 = -32/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/225
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