Subtract 4/90 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 4/90
45/10 - 4/90 is 401/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
45/10 = 45 × 9/10 × 9 = 405/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/90 - 4/90 = 405 - 4/90 = 401/90 - In mixed form: 441/90
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