Subtract 80/35 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 2 10/35
90/3 - 80/35 is 194/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
90/3 = 90 × 35/3 × 35 = 3150/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
80/35 = 80 × 3/35 × 3 = 240/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/105 - 240/105 = 3150 - 240/105 = 2910/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 194/7
- In mixed form: 275/7
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