Subtract 10/3 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 3 1/3
90/6 - 10/3 is 35/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
90/6 = 90 × 1/6 × 1 = 90/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
10/3 = 10 × 2/3 × 2 = 20/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/6 - 20/6 = 90 - 20/6 = 70/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
- In mixed form: 112/3
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