Subtract 40/90 from 28/7
1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 40/90
28/7 - 40/90 is 32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
28/7 = 28 × 90/7 × 90 = 2520/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/630 - 280/630 = 2520 - 280/630 = 2240/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
- In mixed form: 35/9
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