Subtract 42/8 from 12/90
1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 5 2/8
12/90 - 42/8 is -307/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/360 - 1890/360 = 48 - 1890/360 = -1842/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -307/60
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