Subtract 3/12 from 10/90
10/90 - 3/12 is -5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
3/12 = 3 × 15/12 × 15 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 45/180 = 20 - 45/180 = -25/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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