Subtract 10/3 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 3 1/3
6/90 - 10/3 is -49/15.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
10/3 = 10 × 30/3 × 30 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 300/90 = 6 - 300/90 = -294/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/15
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