Subtract 90/35 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 2 20/35
90/2 - 90/35 is 297/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
90/2 = 90 × 35/2 × 35 = 3150/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
90/35 = 90 × 2/35 × 2 = 180/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/70 - 180/70 = 3150 - 180/70 = 2970/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 297/7
- In mixed form: 423/7
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