Subtract 50/5 from 98/90
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 10 0/5
98/90 - 50/5 is -401/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/90 - 900/90 = 98 - 900/90 = -802/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/45
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