Subtract 6/90 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 6/90
90/4 - 6/90 is 673/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/180 - 12/180 = 4050 - 12/180 = 4038/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 673/30
- In mixed form: 2213/30
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