Subtract 90/6 from 36/90
1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 15 0/6
36/90 - 90/6 is -73/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
90/6 = 90 × 15/6 × 15 = 1350/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/90 - 1350/90 = 36 - 1350/90 = -1314/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/5
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