Subtract 45/12 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 3 9/12
6/90 - 45/12 is -221/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
45/12 = 45 × 15/12 × 15 = 675/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/180 - 675/180 = 12 - 675/180 = -663/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/60
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