Subtract 6/90 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 6/90
18/8 - 6/90 is 131/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/360 - 24/360 = 810 - 24/360 = 786/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/60
- In mixed form: 211/60
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