Subtract 90/81 from 32/60
1st number: 32/60, 2nd number: 1 9/81
32/60 - 90/81 is -26/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
32/60 = 32 × 27/60 × 27 = 864/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
90/81 = 90 × 20/81 × 20 = 1800/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/1620 - 1800/1620 = 864 - 1800/1620 = -936/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/45
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