Subtract 40/90 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 40/90
15/12 - 40/90 is 29/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
40/90 = 40 × 2/90 × 2 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 80/180 = 225 - 80/180 = 145/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/36
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