Subtract 9/36 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 9/36
90/4 - 9/36 is 89/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 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 36 × 1 = 36,
9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/36 - 9/36 = 810 - 9/36 = 801/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/4
- In mixed form: 221/4
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