Subtract 6/90 from 90/35
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 6/90
90/35 - 6/90 is 263/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
90/35 = 90 × 18/35 × 18 = 1620/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/630 - 42/630 = 1620 - 42/630 = 1578/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/105
- In mixed form: 253/105
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