Subtract 42/16 from 84/90
1st number: 84/90, 2nd number: 2 10/16
84/90 - 42/16 is -203/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
84/90 = 84 × 8/90 × 8 = 672/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
42/16 = 42 × 45/16 × 45 = 1890/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/720 - 1890/720 = 672 - 1890/720 = -1218/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -203/120
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