Subtract 42/90 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 42/90
18/4 - 42/90 is 121/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
42/90 = 42 × 2/90 × 2 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/180 - 84/180 = 810 - 84/180 = 726/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/30
- In mixed form: 41/30
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