Subtract 6/50 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 6/50
90/10 - 6/50 is 222/25.
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,
90/10 = 90 × 5/10 × 5 = 450/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
6/50 = 6 × 1/50 × 1 = 6/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/50 - 6/50 = 450 - 6/50 = 444/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 222/25
- In mixed form: 822/25
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