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Subtract 90/36 from 60/90

1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 2 18/36

60/90 - 90/36 is -11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/180 - 450/180 = 120 - 450/180 = -330/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6

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