Subtract 8/15 from 90/21
1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 8/15
90/21 - 8/15 is 394/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 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 15 × 7 = 105,
8/15 = 8 × 7/15 × 7 = 56/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/105 - 56/105 = 450 - 56/105 = 394/105 - In mixed form: 379/105
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