Subtract 64/90 from 7/8
7/8 - 64/90 is 59/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
64/90 = 64 × 4/90 × 4 = 256/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/360 - 256/360 = 315 - 256/360 = 59/360
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