Subtract 18/90 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 18/90
32/5 - 18/90 is 31/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
32/5 = 32 × 18/5 × 18 = 576/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/90 - 18/90 = 576 - 18/90 = 558/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/5
- In mixed form: 61/5
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