Subtract 15/8 from 9/90
1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 1 7/8
9/90 - 15/8 is -71/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
15/8 = 15 × 45/8 × 45 = 675/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/360 - 675/360 = 36 - 675/360 = -639/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/40
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