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Subtract 2/90 from 42/8

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2/90

42/8 - 2/90 is 941/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/360 - 8/360 = 1890 - 8/360 = 1882/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 941/180
  6. In mixed form: 541/180

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