Subtract 7/90 from 3/9
3/9 - 7/90 is 23/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 7/90 = 30 - 7/90 = 23/90
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