Subtract 10/15 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 10/15
90/3 - 10/15 is 88/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
90/3 = 90 × 5/3 × 5 = 450/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
10/15 = 10 × 1/15 × 1 = 10/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/15 - 10/15 = 450 - 10/15 = 440/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/3
- In mixed form: 291/3
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