Subtract 25/9 from 50/90
1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 2 7/9
50/90 - 25/9 is -20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 250/90 = 50 - 250/90 = -200/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/9
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