Subtract 2/75 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 2/75
90/4 - 2/75 is 3371/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
90/4 = 90 × 75/4 × 75 = 6750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6750/300 - 8/300 = 6750 - 8/300 = 6742/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3371/150
- In mixed form: 2271/150
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