Subtract 2/90 from 42/96
42/96 - 2/90 is 299/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
42/96 = 42 × 15/96 × 15 = 630/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
2/90 = 2 × 16/90 × 16 = 32/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1440 - 32/1440 = 630 - 32/1440 = 598/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/720
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