Subtract 3/60 from 90/18
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 3/60
90/18 - 3/60 is 99/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
90/18 = 90 × 10/18 × 10 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/180 - 9/180 = 900 - 9/180 = 891/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/20
- In mixed form: 419/20
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