Subtract 45/15 from 4/90
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 3 0/15
4/90 - 45/15 is -133/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 15 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 15 × 6 = 90,
45/15 = 45 × 6/15 × 6 = 270/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/90 - 270/90 = 4 - 270/90 = -266/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/45
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