Subtract 4/9 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 4/9
90/8 - 4/9 is 389/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
90/8 = 90 × 9/8 × 9 = 810/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/72 - 32/72 = 810 - 32/72 = 778/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/36
- In mixed form: 1029/36
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