Subtract 20/10 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 2 0/10
5/90 - 20/10 is -35/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/90 - 180/90 = 5 - 180/90 = -175/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/18
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