Subtract 40/90 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 40/90
9/2 - 40/90 is 73/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
9/2 = 9 × 45/2 × 45 = 405/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/90 - 40/90 = 405 - 40/90 = 365/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/18
- In mixed form: 41/18
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