Subtract 84/90 from 3/5
3/5 - 84/90 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
3/5 = 3 × 18/5 × 18 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/90 - 84/90 = 54 - 84/90 = -30/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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