Subtract 2/35 from 90/21
1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 2/35
90/21 - 2/35 is 148/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
90/21 = 90 × 5/21 × 5 = 450/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/105 - 6/105 = 450 - 6/105 = 444/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/35
- In mixed form: 48/35
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