Subtract 35/90 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 35/90
90/2 - 35/90 is 803/18.
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,
90/2 = 90 × 45/2 × 45 = 4050/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/90 - 35/90 = 4050 - 35/90 = 4015/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 803/18
- In mixed form: 4411/18
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