Subtract 90/84 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 6/84
2/3 - 90/84 is -17/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
2/3 = 2 × 28/3 × 28 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
90/84 = 90 × 1/84 × 1 = 90/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/84 - 90/84 = 56 - 90/84 = -34/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/42
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