Subtract 20/6 from 50/90
1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 3 2/6
50/90 - 20/6 is -25/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 300/90 = 50 - 300/90 = -250/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/9
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