Subtract 7/90 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 7/90
10/8 - 7/90 is 211/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/360 - 28/360 = 450 - 28/360 = 422/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/180
- In mixed form: 131/180
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