Subtract 24/25 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 24/25
90/4 - 24/25 is 1077/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
90/4 = 90 × 25/4 × 25 = 2250/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
24/25 = 24 × 4/25 × 4 = 96/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/100 - 96/100 = 2250 - 96/100 = 2154/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1077/50
- In mixed form: 2127/50
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