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Subtract 1/6 from 4/90

4/90 - 1/6 is -11/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/90 - 15/90 = 4 - 15/90 = -11/90

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