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Subtract 4/90 from 75/21

1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 4/90

75/21 - 4/90 is 1111/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    75/21 = 75 × 30/21 × 30 = 2250/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/630 - 28/630 = 2250 - 28/630 = 2222/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1111/315
  6. In mixed form: 3166/315

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