Subtract 10/90 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 10/90
36/12 - 10/90 is 26/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/180 - 20/180 = 540 - 20/180 = 520/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/9
- In mixed form: 28/9
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