Subtract 90/4 from 81/45
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 22 2/4
81/45 - 90/4 is -207/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
81/45 = 81 × 4/45 × 4 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/180 - 4050/180 = 324 - 4050/180 = -3726/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -207/10
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