Subtract 5/90 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 5/90
36/5 - 5/90 is 643/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
36/5 = 36 × 18/5 × 18 = 648/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/90 - 5/90 = 648 - 5/90 = 643/90 - In mixed form: 713/90
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