Subtract 2/21 from 4/90
4/90 - 2/21 is -16/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 21 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
2/21 = 2 × 30/21 × 30 = 60/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/630 - 60/630 = 28 - 60/630 = -32/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/315
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