Subtract 10/90 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 10/90
9/6 - 10/90 is 25/18.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 15/6 × 15 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 10/90 = 135 - 10/90 = 125/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
- In mixed form: 17/18
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