Subtract 3/90 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3/90
42/5 - 3/90 is 251/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/90 - 3/90 = 756 - 3/90 = 753/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/30
- In mixed form: 811/30
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