Subtract 42/90 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 42/90
21/18 - 42/90 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
21/18 = 21 × 5/18 × 5 = 105/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/90 - 42/90 = 105 - 42/90 = 63/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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