Subtract 7/90 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 7/90
21/10 - 7/90 is 91/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
21/10 = 21 × 9/10 × 9 = 189/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/90 - 7/90 = 189 - 7/90 = 182/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/45
- In mixed form: 21/45
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