Subtract 1/4 from 12/90
12/90 - 1/4 is -7/60.
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,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/180 - 45/180 = 24 - 45/180 = -21/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60
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