Subtract 42/90 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 42/90
32/9 - 42/90 is 139/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
32/9 = 32 × 10/9 × 10 = 320/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/90 - 42/90 = 320 - 42/90 = 278/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/45
- In mixed form: 34/45
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