Subtract 10/50 from 5/45, Solve 5/45

Subtract 10/50 from 5/45

5/45 - 10/50 is -4/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
5/45 = 5 × 10/45 × 10 = 50/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/450 - 90/450 = 50 - 90/450 = -40/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45

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