Subtract 36/4 from 3/90
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 9 0/4
3/90 - 36/4 is -269/30.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/180 - 1620/180 = 6 - 1620/180 = -1614/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/30
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