Subtract 2/90 from 5/81
5/81 - 2/90 is 16/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 90 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
5/81 = 5 × 10/81 × 10 = 50/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 9 = 810,
2/90 = 2 × 9/90 × 9 = 18/810 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/810 - 18/810 = 50 - 18/810 = 32/810 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/405
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