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Subtract 9/35 from 90/60

1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 9/35

90/60 - 9/35 is 87/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    90/60 = 90 × 7/60 × 7 = 630/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/420 - 108/420 = 630 - 108/420 = 522/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/70
  6. In mixed form: 117/70

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