Subtract 20/9 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 2 2/9
90/12 - 20/9 is 95/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
90/12 = 90 × 3/12 × 3 = 270/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
20/9 = 20 × 4/9 × 4 = 80/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/36 - 80/36 = 270 - 80/36 = 190/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/18
- In mixed form: 55/18
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