Subtract 10/36 from 12/90
12/90 - 10/36 is -13/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/180 - 50/180 = 24 - 50/180 = -26/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/90
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