Subtract 49/90 from 4/12
4/12 - 49/90 is -19/90.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 98/180 = 60 - 98/180 = -38/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/90
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