Subtract 90/20 from 84/3
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 4 10/20
84/3 - 90/20 is 47/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
84/3 = 84 × 20/3 × 20 = 1680/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
90/20 = 90 × 3/20 × 3 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/60 - 270/60 = 1680 - 270/60 = 1410/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/2
- In mixed form: 231/2
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