Subtract 90/30 from 9/21
1st number: 9/21, 2nd number: 3 0/30
9/21 - 90/30 is -18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
9/21 = 9 × 10/21 × 10 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
90/30 = 90 × 7/30 × 7 = 630/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/210 - 630/210 = 90 - 630/210 = -540/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/7
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