Subtract 49/90 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 49/90
42/8 - 49/90 is 847/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/360 - 196/360 = 1890 - 196/360 = 1694/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 847/180
- In mixed form: 4127/180
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