Subtract 5/90 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 5/90
75/9 - 5/90 is 149/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
75/9 = 75 × 10/9 × 10 = 750/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/90 - 5/90 = 750 - 5/90 = 745/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/18
- In mixed form: 85/18
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