Subtract 42/36 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 1 6/36
1/90 - 42/36 is -52/45.
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,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/180 - 210/180 = 2 - 210/180 = -208/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/45
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