Subtract 45/90 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 45/90
50/35 - 45/90 is 13/14.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/630 - 315/630 = 900 - 315/630 = 585/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/14
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