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Subtract 20/90 from 10/3

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 20/90

10/3 - 20/90 is 28/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    10/3 = 10 × 30/3 × 30 = 300/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/90 - 20/90 = 300 - 20/90 = 280/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  6. In mixed form: 31/9

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