Subtract 1/36 from 1/90
1/90 - 1/36 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/180 - 5/180 = 2 - 5/180 = -3/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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