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Subtract 4/36 from 90/8

1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 4/36

90/8 - 4/36 is 401/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 36 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    90/8 = 90 × 9/8 × 9 = 810/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    4/36 = 4 × 2/36 × 2 = 8/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/72 - 8/72 = 810 - 8/72 = 802/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/36
  6. In mixed form: 115/36

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