Subtract 90/8 from 42/90
1st number: 42/90, 2nd number: 11 2/8
42/90 - 90/8 is -647/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
90/8 = 90 × 45/8 × 45 = 4050/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/360 - 4050/360 = 168 - 4050/360 = -3882/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -647/60
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