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Subtract 3/8 from 5/90

5/90 - 3/8 is -23/72.

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,
    3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/360 - 135/360 = 20 - 135/360 = -115/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/72

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