Subtract 21/90 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 21/90
80/2 - 21/90 is 1193/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
80/2 = 80 × 45/2 × 45 = 3600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
21/90 = 21 × 1/90 × 1 = 21/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/90 - 21/90 = 3600 - 21/90 = 3579/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1193/30
- In mixed form: 3923/30
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