Subtract 4/35 from 21/90
21/90 - 4/35 is 5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/630 - 72/630 = 147 - 72/630 = 75/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42
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