Subtract 70/90 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 70/90
15/3 - 70/90 is 38/9.
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,
15/3 = 15 × 30/3 × 30 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/90 - 70/90 = 450 - 70/90 = 380/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/9
- In mixed form: 42/9
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