Subtract 9/6 from 15/90
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 1 3/6
15/90 - 9/6 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
9/6 = 9 × 15/6 × 15 = 135/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/90 - 135/90 = 15 - 135/90 = -120/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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