Subtract 90/72 from 12/90
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 1 18/72
12/90 - 90/72 is -67/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/360 - 450/360 = 48 - 450/360 = -402/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/60
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