Subtract 32/18 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 14/18
5/90 - 32/18 is -31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/90 - 160/90 = 5 - 160/90 = -155/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/18
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