Subtract 96/90 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 6/90
6/12 - 96/90 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/180 - 192/180 = 90 - 192/180 = -102/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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