Subtract 21/90 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 21/90
18/9 - 21/90 is 53/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
18/9 = 18 × 10/9 × 10 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
21/90 = 21 × 1/90 × 1 = 21/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 21/90 = 180 - 21/90 = 159/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/30
- In mixed form: 123/30
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