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Subtract 4/90 from 42/64

42/64 - 4/90 is 881/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    42/64 = 42 × 45/64 × 45 = 1890/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
    4/90 = 4 × 32/90 × 32 = 128/2880
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/2880 - 128/2880 = 1890 - 128/2880 = 1762/2880
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 881/1440

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