Subtract 20/42 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 20/42
90/10 - 20/42 is 179/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
90/10 = 90 × 21/10 × 21 = 1890/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/210 - 100/210 = 1890 - 100/210 = 1790/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/21
- In mixed form: 811/21
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