Subtract 8/10 from 90/15, Solve 6 0/15

Subtract 8/10 from 90/15

1^st number: 6 0/15, 2^nd number: 8/10

90/15 - 8/10 is 26/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
90/15 = 90 × 2/15 × 2 = 180/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 24/30 = 180 - 24/30 = 156/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5

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