Subtract 60/90 from 90/15
1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 60/90
90/15 - 60/90 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
90/15 = 90 × 6/15 × 6 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/90 - 60/90 = 540 - 60/90 = 480/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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