Subtract 2/8 from 42/90
42/90 - 2/8 is 13/60.
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,
42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/360 - 90/360 = 168 - 90/360 = 78/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60
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