Subtract 9/25 from 90/42
1st number: 2 6/42, 2nd number: 9/25
90/42 - 9/25 is 312/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
90/42 = 90 × 25/42 × 25 = 2250/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
9/25 = 9 × 42/25 × 42 = 378/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/1050 - 378/1050 = 2250 - 378/1050 = 1872/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 312/175
- In mixed form: 1137/175
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