Subtract 42/90 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 42/90
8/3 - 42/90 is 11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
8/3 = 8 × 30/3 × 30 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 42/90 = 240 - 42/90 = 198/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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