Subtract 2/90 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 2/90
35/25 - 2/90 is 62/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
2/90 = 2 × 5/90 × 5 = 10/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/450 - 10/450 = 630 - 10/450 = 620/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
- In mixed form: 117/45
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