Subtract 2/90 from 12/36
12/36 - 2/90 is 14/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 4/180 = 60 - 4/180 = 56/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/45
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