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Subtract 1/90 from 2/25

2/25 - 1/90 is 31/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/450 - 5/450 = 36 - 5/450 = 31/450

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