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Subtract 84/90 from 25/7

1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 84/90

25/7 - 84/90 is 277/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    25/7 = 25 × 90/7 × 90 = 2250/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    84/90 = 84 × 7/90 × 7 = 588/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/630 - 588/630 = 2250 - 588/630 = 1662/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/105
  6. In mixed form: 267/105

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