Subtract 7/90 from 18/96
18/96 - 7/90 is 79/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
18/96 = 18 × 15/96 × 15 = 270/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1440 - 112/1440 = 270 - 112/1440 = 158/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/720
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