Subtract 4/90 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 4/90
36/12 - 4/90 is 133/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/180 - 8/180 = 540 - 8/180 = 532/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/45
- In mixed form: 243/45
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