Subtract 10/4 from 21/90
1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 2 2/4
21/90 - 10/4 is -34/15.
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,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
10/4 = 10 × 45/4 × 45 = 450/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/180 - 450/180 = 42 - 450/180 = -408/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/15
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