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Subtract 1/90 from 7/3

1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1/90

7/3 - 1/90 is 209/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    7/3 = 7 × 30/3 × 30 = 210/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/90 - 1/90 = 210 - 1/90 = 209/90
  5. In mixed form: 229/90

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