Subtract 6/90 from 42/96
42/96 - 6/90 is 89/240.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 16/90 × 16 = 96/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1440 - 96/1440 = 630 - 96/1440 = 534/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/240
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