Subtract 90/45 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 2 0/45
25/3 - 90/45 is 19/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
25/3 = 25 × 15/3 × 15 = 375/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
90/45 = 90 × 1/45 × 1 = 90/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/45 - 90/45 = 375 - 90/45 = 285/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
- In mixed form: 61/3
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