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Subtract 30/21 from 90/6

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 1 9/21

90/6 - 30/21 is 95/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    90/6 = 90 × 7/6 × 7 = 630/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    30/21 = 30 × 2/21 × 2 = 60/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/42 - 60/42 = 630 - 60/42 = 570/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/7
  6. In mixed form: 134/7

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