Subtract 36/50 from 84/90
84/90 - 36/50 is 16/75.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/450 - 324/450 = 420 - 324/450 = 96/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/75
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