Subtract 7/6 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 1 1/6
1/90 - 7/6 is -52/45.
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,
7/6 = 7 × 15/6 × 15 = 105/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/90 - 105/90 = 1 - 105/90 = -104/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/45
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