Subtract 9/50 from 4/10
410 - 950 is 1150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
410 = 4 × 510 × 5 = 2050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
950 = 9 × 150 × 1 = 950 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2050 - 950 = 20 - 950 = 1150
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