Subtract 9/3 from 45/50
1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 3 0/3
45/50 - 9/3 is -21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
9/3 = 9 × 50/3 × 50 = 450/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/150 - 450/150 = 135 - 450/150 = -315/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/10
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