Subtract 70/90 from 21/42
21/42 - 70/90 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
21/42 = 21 × 15/42 × 15 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/630 - 490/630 = 315 - 490/630 = -175/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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