Subtract 70/36 from 12/90
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 1 34/36
12/90 - 70/36 is -163/90.
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,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/180 - 350/180 = 24 - 350/180 = -326/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/90
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