Subtract 90/42 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 2 6/42
72/35 - 90/42 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
90/42 = 90 × 5/42 × 5 = 450/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/210 - 450/210 = 432 - 450/210 = -18/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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