Subtract 21/90 from 16/21
16/21 - 21/90 is 37/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
16/21 = 16 × 30/21 × 30 = 480/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/630 - 147/630 = 480 - 147/630 = 333/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70
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