Subtract 64/5 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 12 4/5
90/6 - 64/5 is 11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
90/6 = 90 × 5/6 × 5 = 450/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
64/5 = 64 × 6/5 × 6 = 384/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/30 - 384/30 = 450 - 384/30 = 66/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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