Subtract 3/90 from 75/18
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 3/90
75/18 - 3/90 is 62/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/90 - 3/90 = 375 - 3/90 = 372/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/15
- In mixed form: 42/15
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