Subtract 2/42 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 2/42
90/9 - 2/42 is 209/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
90/9 = 90 × 14/9 × 14 = 1260/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/126 - 6/126 = 1260 - 6/126 = 1254/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/21
- In mixed form: 920/21
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