Subtract 1/21 from 2/90
2/90 - 1/21 is -8/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 21 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
1/21 = 1 × 30/21 × 30 = 30/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/630 - 30/630 = 14 - 30/630 = -16/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/315
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