Subtract 3/90 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 3/90
60/6 - 3/90 is 299/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
60/6 = 60 × 15/6 × 15 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/90 - 3/90 = 900 - 3/90 = 897/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/30
- In mixed form: 929/30
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