Subtract 9/54 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 9/54
90/50 - 9/54 is 49/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
90/50 = 90 × 27/50 × 27 = 2430/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/1350 - 225/1350 = 2430 - 225/1350 = 2205/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/30
- In mixed form: 119/30
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