Subtract 1/90 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 1/90
35/4 - 1/90 is 1573/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
35/4 = 35 × 45/4 × 45 = 1575/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/180 - 2/180 = 1575 - 2/180 = 1573/180 - In mixed form: 8133/180
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