Subtract 70/6 from 18/90
1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 11 4/6
18/90 - 70/6 is -172/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
70/6 = 70 × 15/6 × 15 = 1050/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 1050/90 = 18 - 1050/90 = -1032/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -172/15
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