Subtract 70/42 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 1 28/42
6/90 - 70/42 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
70/42 = 70 × 15/42 × 15 = 1050/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/630 - 1050/630 = 42 - 1050/630 = -1008/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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