Subtract 12/80 from 4/90
4/90 - 12/80 is -19/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/720 - 108/720 = 32 - 108/720 = -76/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/180
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