Subtract 32/90 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 32/90
36/25 - 32/90 is 244/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
36/25 = 36 × 18/25 × 18 = 648/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
32/90 = 32 × 5/90 × 5 = 160/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/450 - 160/450 = 648 - 160/450 = 488/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/225
- In mixed form: 119/225
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