Subtract 40/90 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 40/90
50/3 - 40/90 is 146/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
50/3 = 50 × 30/3 × 30 = 1500/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/90 - 40/90 = 1500 - 40/90 = 1460/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/9
- In mixed form: 162/9
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