Subtract 1/90 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 1/90
75/10 - 1/90 is 337/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
75/10 = 75 × 9/10 × 9 = 675/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/90 - 1/90 = 675 - 1/90 = 674/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/45
- In mixed form: 722/45
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