Subtract 42/90 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 42/90
25/4 - 42/90 is 347/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
25/4 = 25 × 45/4 × 45 = 1125/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
42/90 = 42 × 2/90 × 2 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/180 - 84/180 = 1125 - 84/180 = 1041/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/60
- In mixed form: 547/60
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