Subtract 6/9 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 6/9
90/50 - 6/9 is 17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 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 9 × 50 = 450,
6/9 = 6 × 50/9 × 50 = 300/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/450 - 300/450 = 810 - 300/450 = 510/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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