Subtract 12/50 from 40/90
40/90 - 12/50 is 46/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
40/90 = 40 × 5/90 × 5 = 200/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/450 - 108/450 = 200 - 108/450 = 92/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/225
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