Subtract 8/40 from 10/90
10/90 - 8/40 is -4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/360 - 72/360 = 40 - 72/360 = -32/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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