Subtract 2/90 from 81/4
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 2/90
81/4 - 2/90 is 3641/180.
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,
81/4 = 81 × 45/4 × 45 = 3645/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3645/180 - 4/180 = 3645 - 4/180 = 3641/180 - In mixed form: 2041/180
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