Subtract 5/50 from 25/90
25/90 - 5/50 is 8/45.
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,
25/90 = 25 × 5/90 × 5 = 125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/450 - 45/450 = 125 - 45/450 = 80/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/45
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