Subtract 36/5 from 75/90
1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 7 1/5
75/90 - 36/5 is -191/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
36/5 = 36 × 18/5 × 18 = 648/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/90 - 648/90 = 75 - 648/90 = -573/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/30
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