Subtract 30/9 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 3 3/9
90/5 - 30/9 is 44/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
90/5 = 90 × 9/5 × 9 = 810/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/45 - 150/45 = 810 - 150/45 = 660/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/3
- In mixed form: 142/3
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