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Subtract 6/36 from 90/75

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 6/36

90/75 - 6/36 is 31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    90/75 = 90 × 12/75 × 12 = 1080/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/900 - 150/900 = 1080 - 150/900 = 930/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
  6. In mixed form: 11/30

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