Subtract 96/90 from 9/32
1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 1 6/90
9/32 - 96/90 is -377/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
9/32 = 9 × 45/32 × 45 = 405/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
96/90 = 96 × 16/90 × 16 = 1536/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1440 - 1536/1440 = 405 - 1536/1440 = -1131/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/480
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