Subtract 70/90 from 84/49
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 70/90
84/49 - 70/90 is 59/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
84/49 = 84 × 90/49 × 90 = 7560/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
70/90 = 70 × 49/90 × 49 = 3430/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7560/4410 - 3430/4410 = 7560 - 3430/4410 = 4130/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/63
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