Subtract 6/90 from 54/50
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 6/90
54/50 - 6/90 is 76/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/450 - 30/450 = 486 - 30/450 = 456/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/75
- In mixed form: 11/75
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