Subtract 98/90 from 3/60
1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 1 8/90
3/60 - 98/90 is -187/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/180 - 196/180 = 9 - 196/180 = -187/180
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