Subtract 35/60 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 35/60
90/9 - 35/60 is 113/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
90/9 = 90 × 20/9 × 20 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/180 - 105/180 = 1800 - 105/180 = 1695/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/12
- In mixed form: 95/12
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