Subtract 7/90 from 42/49
42/49 - 7/90 is 491/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
42/49 = 42 × 90/49 × 90 = 3780/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
7/90 = 7 × 49/90 × 49 = 343/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/4410 - 343/4410 = 3780 - 343/4410 = 3437/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/630
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