Subtract 50/90 from 35/75
35/75 - 50/90 is -4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/450 - 250/450 = 210 - 250/450 = -40/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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