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Subtract 20/6 from 2/90

1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 3 2/6

2/90 - 20/6 is -149/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/90 - 300/90 = 2 - 300/90 = -298/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/45

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