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Subtract 1/36 from 90/30

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 1/36

90/30 - 1/36 is 107/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    90/30 = 90 × 6/30 × 6 = 540/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/180 - 5/180 = 540 - 5/180 = 535/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/36
  6. In mixed form: 235/36

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