Subtract 6/70 from 90/36
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 6/70
90/36 - 6/70 is 169/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
90/36 = 90 × 35/36 × 35 = 3150/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
6/70 = 6 × 18/70 × 18 = 108/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1260 - 108/1260 = 3150 - 108/1260 = 3042/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/70
- In mixed form: 229/70
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