Subtract 5/90 from 90/7
1st number: 12 6/7, 2nd number: 5/90
90/7 - 5/90 is 1613/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
90/7 = 90 × 90/7 × 90 = 8100/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8100/630 - 35/630 = 8100 - 35/630 = 8065/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1613/126
- In mixed form: 12101/126
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