Subtract 90/4 from 2/90
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 22 2/4
2/90 - 90/4 is -2023/90.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/180 - 4050/180 = 4 - 4050/180 = -4046/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2023/90
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