Subtract 72/7 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 10 2/7
1/90 - 72/7 is -6473/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 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 7 × 90 = 630,
72/7 = 72 × 90/7 × 90 = 6480/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/630 - 6480/630 = 7 - 6480/630 = -6473/630
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