Subtract 8/90 from 21/42
21/42 - 8/90 is 37/90.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/630 - 56/630 = 315 - 56/630 = 259/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/90
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