Subtract 80/90 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 80/90
35/6 - 80/90 is 89/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
35/6 = 35 × 15/6 × 15 = 525/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/90 - 80/90 = 525 - 80/90 = 445/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/18
- In mixed form: 417/18
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