Subtract 42/90 from 32/18
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 42/90
32/18 - 42/90 is 59/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/90 - 42/90 = 160 - 42/90 = 118/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/45
- In mixed form: 114/45
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