Subtract 8/45 from 6/90
6/90 - 8/45 is -1/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 16/90 = 6 - 16/90 = -10/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9
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