Subtract 54/40 from 50/90
1st number: 50/90, 2nd number: 1 14/40
50/90 - 54/40 is -143/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
54/40 = 54 × 9/40 × 9 = 486/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/360 - 486/360 = 200 - 486/360 = -286/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/180
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