Subtract 72/60 from 2/90
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 1 12/60
2/90 - 72/60 is -53/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/180 - 216/180 = 4 - 216/180 = -212/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/45
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