Subtract 42/90 from 1/4
1/4 - 42/90 is -13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
42/90 = 42 × 2/90 × 2 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 84/180 = 45 - 84/180 = -39/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/60
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