Subtract 8/9 from 4/90
4/90 - 8/9 is -38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/90 - 80/90 = 4 - 80/90 = -76/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45
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