Subtract 2/12 from 90/30
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 2/12
90/30 - 2/12 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
90/30 = 90 × 2/30 × 2 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 10/60 = 180 - 10/60 = 170/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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