Subtract 6/45 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 6/45
90/50 - 6/45 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
6/45 = 6 × 10/45 × 10 = 60/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/450 - 60/450 = 810 - 60/450 = 750/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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