Subtract 90/72 from 1/2
1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 18/72
1/2 - 90/72 is -3/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
1/2 = 1 × 36/2 × 36 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
90/72 = 90 × 1/72 × 1 = 90/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/72 - 90/72 = 36 - 90/72 = -54/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4
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