Subtract 5/6 from 50/90
50/90 - 5/6 is -5/18.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 75/90 = 50 - 75/90 = -25/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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