Subtract 6/50 from 9/10
910 - 650 is 3950.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
910 = 9 × 510 × 5 = 4550 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
650 = 6 × 150 × 1 = 650 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4550 - 650 = 45 - 650 = 3950
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