Subtract 70/90 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 70/90
36/12 - 70/90 is 20/9.
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,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/180 - 140/180 = 540 - 140/180 = 400/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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