Subtract 20/10 from 84/90
1st number: 84/90, 2nd number: 2 0/10
84/90 - 20/10 is -16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/90 - 180/90 = 84 - 180/90 = -96/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15
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