Subtract 7/35 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 7/35
90/4 - 7/35 is 223/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
90/4 = 90 × 35/4 × 35 = 3150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/140 - 28/140 = 3150 - 28/140 = 3122/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/10
- In mixed form: 223/10
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