Subtract 10/50 from 9/90
9/90 - 10/50 is -1/10.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 5/90 × 5 = 45/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/450 - 90/450 = 45 - 90/450 = -45/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10
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