Subtract 5/10 from 32/90
32/90 - 5/10 is -13/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/90 - 45/90 = 32 - 45/90 = -13/90
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