Subtract 35/90 from 42/45
42/45 - 35/90 is 49/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/90 - 35/90 = 84 - 35/90 = 49/90
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