Subtract 72/90 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 72/90
5/3 - 72/90 is 13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
5/3 = 5 × 30/3 × 30 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 72/90 = 150 - 72/90 = 78/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/15
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