Subtract 9/7 from 36/90
1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 1 2/7
36/90 - 9/7 is -31/35.
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,
36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
9/7 = 9 × 90/7 × 90 = 810/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/630 - 810/630 = 252 - 810/630 = -558/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/35
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