Subtract 90/50 from 3/9
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 40/50
3/9 - 90/50 is -22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/450 - 810/450 = 150 - 810/450 = -660/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15
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