Subtract 27/20 from 4/90
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 1 7/20
4/90 - 27/20 is -47/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/180 - 243/180 = 8 - 243/180 = -235/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/36
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