Subtract 40/90 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 40/90
20/10 - 40/90 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 40/90 = 180 - 40/90 = 140/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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