Subtract 50/90 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 50/90
20/5 - 50/90 is 31/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
20/5 = 20 × 18/5 × 18 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 50/90 = 360 - 50/90 = 310/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
- In mixed form: 34/9
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