Subtract 90/42 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 2 6/42
32/5 - 90/42 is 149/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
32/5 = 32 × 42/5 × 42 = 1344/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
90/42 = 90 × 5/42 × 5 = 450/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/210 - 450/210 = 1344 - 450/210 = 894/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/35
- In mixed form: 49/35
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