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Subtract 84/90 from 32/21

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 84/90

32/21 - 84/90 is 62/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    32/21 = 32 × 30/21 × 30 = 960/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    84/90 = 84 × 7/90 × 7 = 588/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/630 - 588/630 = 960 - 588/630 = 372/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/105

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