Subtract 30/10 from 50/90
1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 3 0/10
50/90 - 30/10 is -22/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 270/90 = 50 - 270/90 = -220/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9
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