Subtract 8/90 from 40/7
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 8/90
40/7 - 8/90 is 1772/315.
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,
40/7 = 40 × 90/7 × 90 = 3600/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/630 - 56/630 = 3600 - 56/630 = 3544/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1772/315
- In mixed form: 5197/315
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