Subtract 90/60 from 90/30
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 1 30/60
90/30 - 90/60 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 90/60 = 180 - 90/60 = 90/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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