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Subtract 6/90 from 45/35

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 6/90

45/35 - 6/90 is 128/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    45/35 = 45 × 18/35 × 18 = 810/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/630 - 42/630 = 810 - 42/630 = 768/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/105
  6. In mixed form: 123/105

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