Subtract 9/50 from 4/5
45 - 950 is 3150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
45 = 4 × 105 × 10 = 4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
950 = 9 × 150 × 1 = 950 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050 - 950 = 40 - 950 = 3150
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