Subtract 84/50 from 75/90
1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 1 34/50
75/90 - 84/50 is -127/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
84/50 = 84 × 9/50 × 9 = 756/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/450 - 756/450 = 375 - 756/450 = -381/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/150
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