Subtract 10/3 from 45/90
1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 3 1/3
45/90 - 10/3 is -17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
10/3 = 10 × 30/3 × 30 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/90 - 300/90 = 45 - 300/90 = -255/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
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