Subtract 90/4 from 3/9
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 22 2/4
3/9 - 90/4 is -133/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
90/4 = 90 × 9/4 × 9 = 810/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/36 - 810/36 = 12 - 810/36 = -798/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/6
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