Subtract 42/90 from 2/15
2/15 - 42/90 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/90 - 42/90 = 12 - 42/90 = -30/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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