Subtract 90/9 from 4/75
1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 10 0/9
4/75 - 90/9 is -746/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
90/9 = 90 × 25/9 × 25 = 2250/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/225 - 2250/225 = 12 - 2250/225 = -2238/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -746/75
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