Subtract 40/50 from 8/9
8/9 - 40/50 is 4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
8/9 = 8 × 50/9 × 50 = 400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/450 - 360/450 = 400 - 360/450 = 40/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/45
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