Subtract 36/4 from 84/90
1st number: 84/90, 2nd number: 9 0/4
84/90 - 36/4 is -121/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
84/90 = 84 × 2/90 × 2 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/180 - 1620/180 = 168 - 1620/180 = -1452/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/15
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