Subtract 3/90 from 60/20
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 3/90
60/20 - 3/90 is 89/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/180 - 6/180 = 540 - 6/180 = 534/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/30
- In mixed form: 229/30
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