Subtract 3/90 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 3/90
42/4 - 3/90 is 157/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
42/4 = 42 × 45/4 × 45 = 1890/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/180 - 6/180 = 1890 - 6/180 = 1884/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/15
- In mixed form: 107/15
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