Subtract 60/20 from 96/90
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 3 0/20
96/90 - 60/20 is -29/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/180 - 540/180 = 192 - 540/180 = -348/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/15
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