Subtract 9/3 from 12/90
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 3 0/3
12/90 - 9/3 is -43/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
9/3 = 9 × 30/3 × 30 = 270/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/90 - 270/90 = 12 - 270/90 = -258/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/15
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