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Subtract 15/8 from 5/90

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 7/8

5/90 - 15/8 is -131/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    15/8 = 15 × 45/8 × 45 = 675/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/360 - 675/360 = 20 - 675/360 = -655/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/72

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