Subtract 90/60 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 1 30/60
80/25 - 90/60 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
80/25 = 80 × 12/25 × 12 = 960/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/300 - 450/300 = 960 - 450/300 = 510/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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