Subtract 60/50 from 90/40
1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 1 10/50
90/40 - 60/50 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
90/40 = 90 × 5/40 × 5 = 450/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
60/50 = 60 × 4/50 × 4 = 240/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/200 - 240/200 = 450 - 240/200 = 210/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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