Subtract 70/90 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 70/90
45/15 - 70/90 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
45/15 = 45 × 6/15 × 6 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 70/90 = 270 - 70/90 = 200/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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