Subtract 40/36 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 4/36
5/90 - 40/36 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 200/180 = 10 - 200/180 = -190/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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