Subtract 4/75 from 35/90
35/90 - 4/75 is 151/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
4/75 = 4 × 6/75 × 6 = 24/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/450 - 24/450 = 175 - 24/450 = 151/450
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