Subtract 4/9 from 3/90
3/90 - 4/9 is -37/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
4/9 = 4 × 10/9 × 10 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/90 - 40/90 = 3 - 40/90 = -37/90
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