Subtract 10/9 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 1/9
5/90 - 10/9 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/90 - 100/90 = 5 - 100/90 = -95/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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