Subtract 7/90 from 5/75
5/75 - 7/90 is -1/90.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 5/90 × 5 = 35/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/450 - 35/450 = 30 - 35/450 = -5/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/90
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