Subtract 8/90 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 8/90
20/9 - 8/90 is 32/15.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/90 - 8/90 = 200 - 8/90 = 192/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
- In mixed form: 22/15
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