Subtract 4/90 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 4/90
9/4 - 4/90 is 397/180.
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,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 8/180 = 405 - 8/180 = 397/180 - In mixed form: 237/180
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