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Subtract 2/90 from 21/40

21/40 - 2/90 is 181/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    21/40 = 21 × 9/40 × 9 = 189/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/360 - 8/360 = 189 - 8/360 = 181/360

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