Subtract 9/50 from 3/10
3/10 - 9/50 is 3/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
3/10 = 3 × 5/10 × 5 = 15/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
9/50 = 9 × 1/50 × 1 = 9/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/50 - 9/50 = 15 - 9/50 = 6/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/25
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