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Subtract 10/36 from 90/12

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 10/36

90/12 - 10/36 is 65/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    90/12 = 90 × 3/12 × 3 = 270/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/36 - 10/36 = 270 - 10/36 = 260/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/9
  6. In mixed form: 72/9

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