Subtract 45/18 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 2 9/18
90/4 - 45/18 is 20/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
90/4 = 90 × 9/4 × 9 = 810/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
45/18 = 45 × 2/18 × 2 = 90/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/36 - 90/36 = 810 - 90/36 = 720/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/1
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