Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 32/90 from 9/50

9/50 - 32/90 is -79/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    32/90 = 32 × 5/90 × 5 = 160/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/450 - 160/450 = 81 - 160/450 = -79/450

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com