Subtract 21/9 from 30/90
1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 2 3/9
30/90 - 21/9 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
21/9 = 21 × 10/9 × 10 = 210/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 210/90 = 30 - 210/90 = -180/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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