Subtract 8/90 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 8/90
25/6 - 8/90 is 367/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/90 - 8/90 = 375 - 8/90 = 367/90 - In mixed form: 47/90
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