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Subtract 5/36 from 2/90

2/90 - 5/36 is -7/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/180 - 25/180 = 4 - 25/180 = -21/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60

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