Subtract 42/90 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 42/90
45/25 - 42/90 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
45/25 = 45 × 18/25 × 18 = 810/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/450 - 210/450 = 810 - 210/450 = 600/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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