Subtract 7/36 from 90/60
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 7/36
90/60 - 7/36 is 47/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/180 - 35/180 = 270 - 35/180 = 235/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/36
- In mixed form: 111/36
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