Subtract 2/90 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 2/90
15/10 - 2/90 is 133/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 2/90 = 135 - 2/90 = 133/90 - In mixed form: 143/90
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