Subtract 2/84 from 5/90
5/90 - 2/84 is 2/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
5/90 = 5 × 14/90 × 14 = 70/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1260 - 30/1260 = 70 - 30/1260 = 40/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/63
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