Subtract 50/90 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 50/90
6/2 - 50/90 is 22/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
6/2 = 6 × 45/2 × 45 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 50/90 = 270 - 50/90 = 220/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
- In mixed form: 24/9
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