Subtract 10/45 from 50/75
50/75 - 10/45 is 4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
10/45 = 10 × 5/45 × 5 = 50/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/225 - 50/225 = 150 - 50/225 = 100/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9
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