Subtract 20/9 from 42/90
1st number: 42/90, 2nd number: 2 2/9
42/90 - 20/9 is -79/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/90 - 200/90 = 42 - 200/90 = -158/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/45
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