Subtract 75/81 from 10/90
10/90 - 75/81 is -22/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 81 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 9 = 810,
10/90 = 10 × 9/90 × 9 = 90/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
75/81 = 75 × 10/81 × 10 = 750/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/810 - 750/810 = 90 - 750/810 = -660/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/27
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