Subtract 42/90 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 42/90
60/9 - 42/90 is 31/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
60/9 = 60 × 10/9 × 10 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/90 - 42/90 = 600 - 42/90 = 558/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/5
- In mixed form: 61/5
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