Subtract 50/90 from 81/96
81/96 - 50/90 is 83/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
81/96 = 81 × 15/96 × 15 = 1215/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
50/90 = 50 × 16/90 × 16 = 800/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/1440 - 800/1440 = 1215 - 800/1440 = 415/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/288
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