Subtract 40/21 from 50/90
1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 1 19/21
50/90 - 40/21 is -85/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 21 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
40/21 = 40 × 30/21 × 30 = 1200/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/630 - 1200/630 = 350 - 1200/630 = -850/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/63
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