Subtract 3/90 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 3/90
35/18 - 3/90 is 86/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/90 - 3/90 = 175 - 3/90 = 172/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/45
- In mixed form: 141/45
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