Subtract 36/90 from 7/25
7/25 - 36/90 is -3/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
7/25 = 7 × 18/25 × 18 = 126/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/450 - 180/450 = 126 - 180/450 = -54/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/25
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