Subtract 84/10 from 12/90
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 8 4/10
12/90 - 84/10 is -124/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
84/10 = 84 × 9/10 × 9 = 756/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/90 - 756/90 = 12 - 756/90 = -744/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -124/15
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