Subtract 90/45 from 96/21
1st number: 4 12/21, 2nd number: 2 0/45
96/21 - 90/45 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
96/21 = 96 × 15/21 × 15 = 1440/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
90/45 = 90 × 7/45 × 7 = 630/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/315 - 630/315 = 1440 - 630/315 = 810/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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