Subtract 60/50 from 2/90
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 1 10/50
2/90 - 60/50 is -53/45.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/450 - 540/450 = 10 - 540/450 = -530/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/45
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