Subtract 3/90 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 3/90
30/9 - 3/90 is 33/10.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 10/9 × 10 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/90 - 3/90 = 300 - 3/90 = 297/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/10
- In mixed form: 33/10
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