Subtract 10/45 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 10/45
50/5 - 10/45 is 88/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
50/5 = 50 × 9/5 × 9 = 450/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/45 - 10/45 = 450 - 10/45 = 440/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/9
- In mixed form: 97/9
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