Subtract 36/90 from 4/30
4/30 - 36/90 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/90 - 36/90 = 12 - 36/90 = -24/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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