Subtract 50/3 from 3/90
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 16 2/3
3/90 - 50/3 is -499/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
50/3 = 50 × 30/3 × 30 = 1500/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/90 - 1500/90 = 3 - 1500/90 = -1497/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -499/30
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