Subtract 42/90 from 9/25
9/25 - 42/90 is -8/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
9/25 = 9 × 18/25 × 18 = 162/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/450 - 210/450 = 162 - 210/450 = -48/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/75
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