Subtract 75/90 from 6/36
6/36 - 75/90 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
75/90 = 75 × 2/90 × 2 = 150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/180 - 150/180 = 30 - 150/180 = -120/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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