Subtract 3/35 from 60/90
60/90 - 3/35 is 61/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
3/35 = 3 × 18/35 × 18 = 54/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/630 - 54/630 = 420 - 54/630 = 366/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/105
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