Subtract 3/7 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 3/7
90/6 - 3/7 is 102/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
90/6 = 90 × 7/6 × 7 = 630/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
3/7 = 3 × 6/7 × 6 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/42 - 18/42 = 630 - 18/42 = 612/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 102/7
- In mixed form: 144/7
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