Subtract 50/36 from 80/90
1st number: 80/90, 2nd number: 1 14/36
80/90 - 50/36 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
80/90 = 80 × 2/90 × 2 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/180 - 250/180 = 160 - 250/180 = -90/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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