Subtract 4/45 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 4/45
25/2 - 4/45 is 1117/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
25/2 = 25 × 45/2 × 45 = 1125/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/90 - 8/90 = 1125 - 8/90 = 1117/90 - In mixed form: 1237/90
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