Subtract 75/90 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 75/90
15/5 - 75/90 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
15/5 = 15 × 18/5 × 18 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 75/90 = 270 - 75/90 = 195/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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