Subtract 9/90 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 9/90
15/6 - 9/90 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 9/90 = 225 - 9/90 = 216/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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