Subtract 20/90 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 20/90
5/4 - 20/90 is 37/36.
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,
20/90 = 20 × 2/90 × 2 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 40/180 = 225 - 40/180 = 185/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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