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Subtract 75/50 from 35/90

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 1 25/50

35/90 - 75/50 is -10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/450 - 675/450 = 175 - 675/450 = -500/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9

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