Subtract 12/9 from 90/30
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 1 3/9
90/30 - 12/9 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
90/30 = 90 × 3/30 × 3 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 120/90 = 270 - 120/90 = 150/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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