Subtract 49/84 from 90/42
1st number: 2 6/42, 2nd number: 49/84
90/42 - 49/84 is 131/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
90/42 = 90 × 2/42 × 2 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 49/84 = 180 - 49/84 = 131/84 - In mixed form: 147/84
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