Subtract 42/90 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 42/90
72/14 - 42/90 is 491/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
72/14 = 72 × 45/14 × 45 = 3240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/630 - 294/630 = 3240 - 294/630 = 2946/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/105
- In mixed form: 471/105
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