Subtract 36/18 from 3/90
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 2 0/18
3/90 - 36/18 is -59/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/90 - 180/90 = 3 - 180/90 = -177/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/30
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