Subtract 15/90 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 15/90
30/8 - 15/90 is 43/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
30/8 = 30 × 45/8 × 45 = 1350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/360 - 60/360 = 1350 - 60/360 = 1290/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
- In mixed form: 37/12
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