Subtract 7/9 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 7/9
90/5 - 7/9 is 155/9.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/45 - 35/45 = 810 - 35/45 = 775/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/9
- In mixed form: 172/9
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