Subtract 75/25 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 3 0/25
90/4 - 75/25 is 39/2.
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,
75/25 = 75 × 4/25 × 4 = 300/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/100 - 300/100 = 2250 - 300/100 = 1950/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/2
- In mixed form: 191/2
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