Subtract 4/90 from 24/25
24/25 - 4/90 is 206/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
24/25 = 24 × 18/25 × 18 = 432/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/450 - 20/450 = 432 - 20/450 = 412/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 206/225
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