Subtract 2/90 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 2/90
90/9 - 2/90 is 449/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
90/9 = 90 × 10/9 × 10 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/90 - 2/90 = 900 - 2/90 = 898/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 449/45
- In mixed form: 944/45
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