Subtract 8/18 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 8/18
90/6 - 8/18 is 131/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
90/6 = 90 × 3/6 × 3 = 270/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/18 - 8/18 = 270 - 8/18 = 262/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/9
- In mixed form: 145/9
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