Subtract 7/4 from 15/90
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 1 3/4
15/90 - 7/4 is -19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/180 - 315/180 = 30 - 315/180 = -285/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12
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