Subtract 6/90 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 6/90
21/8 - 6/90 is 307/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
21/8 = 21 × 45/8 × 45 = 945/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/360 - 24/360 = 945 - 24/360 = 921/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/120
- In mixed form: 267/120
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