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Subtract 3/90 from 10/84

10/84 - 3/90 is 3/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    10/84 = 10 × 15/84 × 15 = 150/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    3/90 = 3 × 14/90 × 14 = 42/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/1260 - 42/1260 = 150 - 42/1260 = 108/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/35

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