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Subtract 50/18 from 48/90

1st number: 48/90, 2nd number: 2 14/18

48/90 - 50/18 is -101/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/90 - 250/90 = 48 - 250/90 = -202/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/45

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