Subtract 10/72 from 4/90
4/90 - 10/72 is -17/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/360 - 50/360 = 16 - 50/360 = -34/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/180
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