Subtract 48/50 from 4/9
4/9 - 48/50 is -116/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
4/9 = 4 × 50/9 × 50 = 200/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
48/50 = 48 × 9/50 × 9 = 432/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/450 - 432/450 = 200 - 432/450 = -232/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/225
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