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Subtract 90/4 from 2/81

1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 22 2/4

2/81 - 90/4 is -3641/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 4 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    90/4 = 90 × 81/4 × 81 = 7290/324
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/324 - 7290/324 = 8 - 7290/324 = -7282/324
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3641/162

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