Subtract 1/3 from 25/90
25/90 - 1/3 is -1/18.
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,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
1/3 = 1 × 30/3 × 30 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/90 - 30/90 = 25 - 30/90 = -5/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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