Subtract 7/42 from 4/90
4/90 - 7/42 is -11/90.
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,
4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
7/42 = 7 × 15/42 × 15 = 105/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/630 - 105/630 = 28 - 105/630 = -77/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/90
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