Subtract 5/45 from 6/50
6/50 - 5/45 is 2/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
5/45 = 5 × 10/45 × 10 = 50/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/450 - 50/450 = 54 - 50/450 = 4/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/225
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