Subtract 32/90 from 3/10
3/10 - 32/90 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/90 - 32/90 = 27 - 32/90 = -5/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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