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Subtract 3/90 from 96/3

1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 3/90

96/3 - 3/90 is 959/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    96/3 = 96 × 30/3 × 30 = 2880/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2880/90 - 3/90 = 2880 - 3/90 = 2877/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 959/30
  6. In mixed form: 3129/30

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