Subtract 36/30 from 6/9
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 6/30
6/9 - 36/30 is -8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
36/30 = 36 × 3/30 × 3 = 108/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 108/90 = 60 - 108/90 = -48/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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