Subtract 1/90 from 4/25
4/25 - 1/90 is 67/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/450 - 5/450 = 72 - 5/450 = 67/450
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