Subtract 5/90 from 4/81
4/81 - 5/90 is -1/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 90 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
4/81 = 4 × 10/81 × 10 = 40/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 9 = 810,
5/90 = 5 × 9/90 × 9 = 45/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/810 - 45/810 = 40 - 45/810 = -5/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/162
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