Subtract 72/7 from 3/90
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 10 2/7
3/90 - 72/7 is -2153/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
72/7 = 72 × 90/7 × 90 = 6480/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/630 - 6480/630 = 21 - 6480/630 = -6459/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2153/210
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