Subtract 1/6 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 1/6
90/4 - 1/6 is 67/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
90/4 = 90 × 3/4 × 3 = 270/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
1/6 = 1 × 2/6 × 2 = 2/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/12 - 2/12 = 270 - 2/12 = 268/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/3
- In mixed form: 221/3
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