Subtract 8/75 from 10/90
10/90 - 8/75 is 1/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/450 - 48/450 = 50 - 48/450 = 2/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/225
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