Subtract 18/81 from 3/90
3/90 - 18/81 is -17/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 81 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 9 = 810,
3/90 = 3 × 9/90 × 9 = 27/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
18/81 = 18 × 10/81 × 10 = 180/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/810 - 180/810 = 27 - 180/810 = -153/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/90
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