Subtract 90/30 from 64/20
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 3 0/30
64/20 - 90/30 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
64/20 = 64 × 3/20 × 3 = 192/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
90/30 = 90 × 2/30 × 2 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/60 - 180/60 = 192 - 180/60 = 12/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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