Subtract 7/25 from 21/90
21/90 - 7/25 is -7/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
21/90 = 21 × 5/90 × 5 = 105/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
7/25 = 7 × 18/25 × 18 = 126/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/450 - 126/450 = 105 - 126/450 = -21/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/150
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