Subtract 36/3 from 2/90
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 12 0/3
2/90 - 36/3 is -539/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
36/3 = 36 × 30/3 × 30 = 1080/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/90 - 1080/90 = 2 - 1080/90 = -1078/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -539/45
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