Subtract 20/6 from 35/90
1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 3 2/6
35/90 - 20/6 is -53/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/90 - 300/90 = 35 - 300/90 = -265/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/18
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