Subtract 90/84 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 1 6/84
1/9 - 90/84 is -121/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
1/9 = 1 × 28/9 × 28 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
90/84 = 90 × 3/84 × 3 = 270/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/252 - 270/252 = 28 - 270/252 = -242/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/126
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