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Subtract 10/90 from 36/4

1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 10/90

36/4 - 10/90 is 80/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1620/180 - 20/180 = 1620 - 20/180 = 1600/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
  6. In mixed form: 88/9

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