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Subtract 15/50 from 49/90

49/90 - 15/50 is 11/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/450 - 135/450 = 245 - 135/450 = 110/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/45

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