Subtract 8/12 from 5/90
5/90 - 8/12 is -11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
8/12 = 8 × 15/12 × 15 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 120/180 = 10 - 120/180 = -110/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/18
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