Subtract 10/90 from 5/15
5/15 - 10/90 is 2/9.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 6/15 × 6 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 10/90 = 30 - 10/90 = 20/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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