Subtract 10/90 from 2/32
2/32 - 10/90 is -7/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
10/90 = 10 × 16/90 × 16 = 160/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1440 - 160/1440 = 90 - 160/1440 = -70/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/144
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