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Subtract 7/90 from 6/96

6/96 - 7/90 is -11/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/1440 - 112/1440 = 90 - 112/1440 = -22/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/720

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