Subtract 49/90 from 42/7
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 49/90
42/7 - 49/90 is 491/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
42/7 = 42 × 90/7 × 90 = 3780/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/630 - 343/630 = 3780 - 343/630 = 3437/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/90
- In mixed form: 541/90
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