Subtract 48/35 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 1 13/35
90/6 - 48/35 is 477/35.
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,
48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/210 - 288/210 = 3150 - 288/210 = 2862/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 477/35
- In mixed form: 1322/35
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