Subtract 28/90 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 28/90
45/4 - 28/90 is 1969/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
45/4 = 45 × 45/4 × 45 = 2025/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
28/90 = 28 × 2/90 × 2 = 56/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/180 - 56/180 = 2025 - 56/180 = 1969/180 - In mixed form: 10169/180
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