Subtract 70/90 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 70/90
35/10 - 70/90 is 49/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/90 - 70/90 = 315 - 70/90 = 245/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/18
- In mixed form: 213/18
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