Subtract 4/90 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 4/90
50/35 - 4/90 is 436/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/630 - 28/630 = 900 - 28/630 = 872/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/315
- In mixed form: 1121/315
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