Subtract 48/50 from 30/90
30/90 - 48/50 is -47/75.
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,
30/90 = 30 × 5/90 × 5 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
48/50 = 48 × 9/50 × 9 = 432/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/450 - 432/450 = 150 - 432/450 = -282/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/75
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