Subtract 7/90 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 7/90
60/9 - 7/90 is 593/90.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/90 - 7/90 = 600 - 7/90 = 593/90 - In mixed form: 653/90
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