Subtract 60/35 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 1 25/35
90/32 - 60/35 is 123/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
90/32 = 90 × 35/32 × 35 = 3150/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
60/35 = 60 × 32/35 × 32 = 1920/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1120 - 1920/1120 = 3150 - 1920/1120 = 1230/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/112
- In mixed form: 111/112
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