Subtract 15/4 from 10/90
1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 3 3/4
10/90 - 15/4 is -131/36.
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,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 675/180 = 20 - 675/180 = -655/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/36
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