Subtract 90/20 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 4 10/20
5/90 - 90/20 is -40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
90/20 = 90 × 9/20 × 9 = 810/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 810/180 = 10 - 810/180 = -800/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/9
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