Subtract 8/18 from 8/90
8/90 - 8/18 is -16/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/90 - 40/90 = 8 - 40/90 = -32/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/45
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