Subtract 21/10 from 4/90
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 2 1/10
4/90 - 21/10 is -37/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
21/10 = 21 × 9/10 × 9 = 189/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/90 - 189/90 = 4 - 189/90 = -185/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/18
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