Subtract 90/6 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 15 0/6
70/10 - 90/6 is -8/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
70/10 = 70 × 3/10 × 3 = 210/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
90/6 = 90 × 5/6 × 5 = 450/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/30 - 450/30 = 210 - 450/30 = -240/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/1
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