Subtract 60/10 from 30/90
1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 6 0/10
30/90 - 60/10 is -17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
60/10 = 60 × 9/10 × 9 = 540/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 540/90 = 30 - 540/90 = -510/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/3
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