Subtract 6/90 from 45/50, Solve 45/50

Subtract 6/90 from 45/50

45/50 - 6/90 is 5/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
405/450 - 30/450 = 405 - 30/450 = 375/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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