Subtract 90/32 from 5/8
1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 2 26/32
5/8 - 90/32 is -35/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
5/8 = 5 × 4/8 × 4 = 20/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
90/32 = 90 × 1/32 × 1 = 90/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/32 - 90/32 = 20 - 90/32 = -70/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/16
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