Subtract 12/90 from 5/6
5/6 - 12/90 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/90 - 12/90 = 75 - 12/90 = 63/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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