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Subtract 3/45 from 7/90

7/90 - 3/45 is 1/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/90 - 6/90 = 7 - 6/90 = 1/90

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