Subtract 75/45 from 7/50
1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 1 30/45
7/50 - 75/45 is -229/150.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
75/45 = 75 × 10/45 × 10 = 750/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/450 - 750/450 = 63 - 750/450 = -687/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/150
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