Subtract 50/10 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 5 0/10
40/9 - 50/10 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/90 - 450/90 = 400 - 450/90 = -50/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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