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Subtract 9/90 from 50/32

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 9/90

50/32 - 9/90 is 117/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    9/90 = 9 × 16/90 × 16 = 144/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/1440 - 144/1440 = 2250 - 144/1440 = 2106/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/80
  6. In mixed form: 137/80

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