Subtract 4/32 from 3/90
3/90 - 4/32 is -11/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
3/90 = 3 × 16/90 × 16 = 48/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
4/32 = 4 × 45/32 × 45 = 180/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/1440 - 180/1440 = 48 - 180/1440 = -132/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/120
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