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Subtract 3/90 from 50/4

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3/90

50/4 - 3/90 is 187/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/180 - 6/180 = 2250 - 6/180 = 2244/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/15
  6. In mixed form: 127/15

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