Subtract 50/90 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 50/90
45/2 - 50/90 is 395/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
45/2 = 45 × 45/2 × 45 = 2025/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/90 - 50/90 = 2025 - 50/90 = 1975/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 395/18
- In mixed form: 2117/18
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