Subtract 35/90 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 35/90
21/6 - 35/90 is 28/9.
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,
21/6 = 21 × 15/6 × 15 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/90 - 35/90 = 315 - 35/90 = 280/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
- In mixed form: 31/9
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