Subtract 10/6 from 4/90
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 1 4/6
4/90 - 10/6 is -73/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/90 - 150/90 = 4 - 150/90 = -146/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/45
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