Subtract 12/90 from 42/64
42/64 - 12/90 is 251/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
42/64 = 42 × 45/64 × 45 = 1890/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
12/90 = 12 × 32/90 × 32 = 384/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/2880 - 384/2880 = 1890 - 384/2880 = 1506/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/480
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