Subtract 10/90 from 84/72
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 10/90
84/72 - 10/90 is 19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/360 - 40/360 = 420 - 40/360 = 380/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
- In mixed form: 11/18
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