Subtract 70/36 from 81/90
1st number: 81/90, 2nd number: 1 34/36
81/90 - 70/36 is -47/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
81/90 = 81 × 2/90 × 2 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/180 - 350/180 = 162 - 350/180 = -188/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/45
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