Subtract 36/90 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 36/90
12/3 - 36/90 is 18/5.
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,
12/3 = 12 × 30/3 × 30 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 36/90 = 360 - 36/90 = 324/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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