Subtract 90/84 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 6/84
5/90 - 90/84 is -64/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
5/90 = 5 × 14/90 × 14 = 70/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
90/84 = 90 × 15/84 × 15 = 1350/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1260 - 1350/1260 = 70 - 1350/1260 = -1280/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/63
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