Subtract 6/90 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 6/90
70/32 - 6/90 is 509/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
6/90 = 6 × 16/90 × 16 = 96/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1440 - 96/1440 = 3150 - 96/1440 = 3054/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 509/240
- In mixed form: 229/240
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