Subtract 14/50 from 2/90
2/90 - 14/50 is -58/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
2/90 = 2 × 5/90 × 5 = 10/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/450 - 126/450 = 10 - 126/450 = -116/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/225
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