Subtract 8/15 from 21/90
21/90 - 8/15 is -3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
21/90 = 21 × 1/90 × 1 = 21/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
8/15 = 8 × 6/15 × 6 = 48/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/90 - 48/90 = 21 - 48/90 = -27/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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