Subtract 1/90 from 9/10
9/10 - 1/90 is 8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/90 - 1/90 = 81 - 1/90 = 80/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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