Subtract 8/25 from 4/90
4/90 - 8/25 is -62/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/450 - 144/450 = 20 - 144/450 = -124/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/225
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