Subtract 50/8 from 9/90
1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 6 2/8
9/90 - 50/8 is -123/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/360 - 2250/360 = 36 - 2250/360 = -2214/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/20
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