Subtract 84/8 from 7/90
1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 10 4/8
7/90 - 84/8 is -469/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
84/8 = 84 × 45/8 × 45 = 3780/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/360 - 3780/360 = 28 - 3780/360 = -3752/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -469/45
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