Subtract 3/40 from 24/90
24/90 - 3/40 is 23/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
24/90 = 24 × 4/90 × 4 = 96/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/360 - 27/360 = 96 - 27/360 = 69/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/120
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