Subtract 42/14 from 21/90
1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 3 0/14
21/90 - 42/14 is -83/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 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 14 × 45 = 630,
42/14 = 42 × 45/14 × 45 = 1890/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/630 - 1890/630 = 147 - 1890/630 = -1743/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/30
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