Subtract 30/81 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 30/81
90/50 - 30/81 is 193/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
90/50 = 90 × 81/50 × 81 = 7290/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
30/81 = 30 × 50/81 × 50 = 1500/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7290/4050 - 1500/4050 = 7290 - 1500/4050 = 5790/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/135
- In mixed form: 158/135
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