Subtract 30/35 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 30/35
90/6 - 30/35 is 99/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
90/6 = 90 × 35/6 × 35 = 3150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/210 - 180/210 = 3150 - 180/210 = 2970/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/7
- In mixed form: 141/7
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