Subtract 54/35 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 1 19/35
1/90 - 54/35 is -193/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
1/90 = 1 × 7/90 × 7 = 7/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
54/35 = 54 × 18/35 × 18 = 972/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/630 - 972/630 = 7 - 972/630 = -965/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/126
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