Subtract 2/90 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 2/90
90/5 - 2/90 is 809/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
90/5 = 90 × 18/5 × 18 = 1620/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/90 - 2/90 = 1620 - 2/90 = 1618/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 809/45
- In mixed form: 1744/45
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