Subtract 8/90 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 8/90
45/2 - 8/90 is 2017/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
45/2 = 45 × 45/2 × 45 = 2025/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/90 - 8/90 = 2025 - 8/90 = 2017/90 - In mixed form: 2237/90
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