Subtract 25/42 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 25/42
90/12 - 25/42 is 145/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
90/12 = 90 × 7/12 × 7 = 630/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
25/42 = 25 × 2/42 × 2 = 50/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/84 - 50/84 = 630 - 50/84 = 580/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/21
- In mixed form: 619/21
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