Subtract 56/50 from 6/90, Solve 6/90

Subtract 56/50 from 6/90

1^st number: 6/90, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

6/90 - 56/50 is -79/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
56/50 = 56 × 9/50 × 9 = 504/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/450 - 504/450 = 30 - 504/450 = -474/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/75

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