Subtract 12/90 from 7/12
7/12 - 12/90 is 9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
7/12 = 7 × 15/12 × 15 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/180 - 24/180 = 105 - 24/180 = 81/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20
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