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Subtract 42/90 from 28/3

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 42/90

28/3 - 42/90 is 133/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    28/3 = 28 × 30/3 × 30 = 840/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/90 - 42/90 = 840 - 42/90 = 798/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/15
  6. In mixed form: 813/15

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