Subtract 49/45 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 4/45
5/90 - 49/45 is -31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/90 - 98/90 = 5 - 98/90 = -93/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30
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