Subtract 90/42 from 30/90
1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 2 6/42
30/90 - 90/42 is -38/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 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 42 × 15 = 630,
90/42 = 90 × 15/42 × 15 = 1350/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/630 - 1350/630 = 210 - 1350/630 = -1140/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/21
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