Subtract 12/90 from 5/75
5/75 - 12/90 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
5/75 = 5 × 6/75 × 6 = 30/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/450 - 60/450 = 30 - 60/450 = -30/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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