Subtract 50/90 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 50/90
40/3 - 50/90 is 115/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
40/3 = 40 × 30/3 × 30 = 1200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/90 - 50/90 = 1200 - 50/90 = 1150/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/9
- In mixed form: 127/9
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