Subtract 7/90 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 7/90
8/6 - 7/90 is 113/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/90 - 7/90 = 120 - 7/90 = 113/90 - In mixed form: 123/90
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