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Subtract 6/42 from 1/90

1/90 - 6/42 is -83/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    1/90 = 1 × 7/90 × 7 = 7/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    6/42 = 6 × 15/42 × 15 = 90/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/630 - 90/630 = 7 - 90/630 = -83/630

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