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Subtract 35/90 from 1/4

1/4 - 35/90 is -5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/180 - 70/180 = 45 - 70/180 = -25/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36

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