Subtract 4/90 from 5/9
5/9 - 4/90 is 23/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 4/90 = 50 - 4/90 = 46/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/45
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