Subtract 10/90 from 25/21
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 10/90
25/21 - 10/90 is 68/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
25/21 = 25 × 30/21 × 30 = 750/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/630 - 70/630 = 750 - 70/630 = 680/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/63
- In mixed form: 15/63
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