Subtract 90/60 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 30/60
2/3 - 90/60 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 90/60 = 40 - 90/60 = -50/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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