Subtract 12/90 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 12/90
5/4 - 12/90 is 67/60.
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,
5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 24/180 = 225 - 24/180 = 201/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/60
- In mixed form: 17/60
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