Subtract 12/5 from 50/90
1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 2 2/5
50/90 - 12/5 is -83/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 216/90 = 50 - 216/90 = -166/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/45
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