Subtract 90/50 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 1 40/50
5/6 - 90/50 is -29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/150 - 270/150 = 125 - 270/150 = -145/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/30
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