Subtract 10/90 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 10/90
10/3 - 10/90 is 29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
10/3 = 10 × 30/3 × 30 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/90 - 10/90 = 300 - 10/90 = 290/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/9
- In mixed form: 32/9
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