Subtract 42/7 from 30/90
1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 6 0/7
30/90 - 42/7 is -17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
30/90 = 30 × 7/90 × 7 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
42/7 = 42 × 90/7 × 90 = 3780/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/630 - 3780/630 = 210 - 3780/630 = -3570/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/3
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