Subtract 4/90 from 15/40
15/40 - 4/90 is 119/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/360 - 16/360 = 135 - 16/360 = 119/360
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