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Subtract 15/90 from 32/3

1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 15/90

32/3 - 15/90 is 21/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    32/3 = 32 × 30/3 × 30 = 960/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/90 - 15/90 = 960 - 15/90 = 945/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  6. In mixed form: 101/2

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