Subtract 90/4 from 36/90
1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 22 2/4
36/90 - 90/4 is -221/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 4050/180 = 72 - 4050/180 = -3978/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/10
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