Subtract 12/90 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 12/90
72/4 - 12/90 is 268/15.
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,
72/4 = 72 × 45/4 × 45 = 3240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/180 - 24/180 = 3240 - 24/180 = 3216/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 268/15
- In mixed form: 1713/15
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