Subtract 96/60 from 81/90
1st number: 81/90, 2nd number: 1 36/60
81/90 - 96/60 is -7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/180 - 288/180 = 162 - 288/180 = -126/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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