Subtract 72/4 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 18 0/4
1/90 - 72/4 is -1619/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
72/4 = 72 × 45/4 × 45 = 3240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/180 - 3240/180 = 2 - 3240/180 = -3238/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1619/90
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