Subtract 90/10 from 49/90
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 9 0/10
49/90 - 90/10 is -761/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
90/10 = 90 × 9/10 × 9 = 810/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/90 - 810/90 = 49 - 810/90 = -761/90
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