Subtract 2/45 from 75/50
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 2/45
75/50 - 2/45 is 131/90.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
2/45 = 2 × 10/45 × 10 = 20/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/450 - 20/450 = 675 - 20/450 = 655/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/90
- In mixed form: 141/90
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