Subtract 70/50 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 1 20/50
90/10 - 70/50 is 38/5.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 1/50 × 1 = 70/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/50 - 70/50 = 450 - 70/50 = 380/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/5
- In mixed form: 73/5
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