Subtract 42/54 from 90/80
1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 42/54
90/80 - 42/54 is 25/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
90/80 = 90 × 27/80 × 27 = 2430/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
42/54 = 42 × 40/54 × 40 = 1680/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/2160 - 1680/2160 = 2430 - 1680/2160 = 750/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/72
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