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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    8/3 = 8 × 30/3 × 30 = 240/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/90 - 42/90 = 240 - 42/90 = 198/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
  6. In mixed form: 21/5

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