Subtract 35/90 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 35/90
30/3 - 35/90 is 173/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
30/3 = 30 × 30/3 × 30 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/90 - 35/90 = 900 - 35/90 = 865/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/18
- In mixed form: 911/18
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