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Subtract 84/90 from 12/3

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 84/90

12/3 - 84/90 is 46/15.

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,
    12/3 = 12 × 30/3 × 30 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/90 - 84/90 = 360 - 84/90 = 276/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
  6. In mixed form: 31/15

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