Subtract 72/7 from 9/90
1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 10 2/7
9/90 - 72/7 is -713/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
72/7 = 72 × 90/7 × 90 = 6480/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/630 - 6480/630 = 63 - 6480/630 = -6417/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -713/70
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