Subtract 90/50 from 48/90
1st number: 48/90, 2nd number: 1 40/50
48/90 - 90/50 is -19/15.
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,
48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/450 - 810/450 = 240 - 810/450 = -570/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/15
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