Subtract 49/36 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 1 13/36
1/90 - 49/36 is -27/20.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/180 - 245/180 = 2 - 245/180 = -243/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20
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