Subtract 72/18 from 9/90
1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 4 0/18
9/90 - 72/18 is -39/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
72/18 = 72 × 5/18 × 5 = 360/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/90 - 360/90 = 9 - 360/90 = -351/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/10
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