Subtract 27/90 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 27/90
84/2 - 27/90 is 417/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
84/2 = 84 × 45/2 × 45 = 3780/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/90 - 27/90 = 3780 - 27/90 = 3753/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 417/10
- In mixed form: 417/10
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