Subtract 18/3 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 6 0/3
5/90 - 18/3 is -107/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 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 3 × 30 = 90,
18/3 = 18 × 30/3 × 30 = 540/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/90 - 540/90 = 5 - 540/90 = -535/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/18
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