Subtract 49/6 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 8 1/6
1/90 - 49/6 is -367/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/90 - 735/90 = 1 - 735/90 = -734/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -367/45
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