Subtract 96/90 from 6/25
1st number: 6/25, 2nd number: 1 6/90
6/25 - 96/90 is -62/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
6/25 = 6 × 18/25 × 18 = 108/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
96/90 = 96 × 5/90 × 5 = 480/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/450 - 480/450 = 108 - 480/450 = -372/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/75
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