Subtract 40/30 from 25/90
1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 1 10/30
25/90 - 40/30 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/90 - 120/90 = 25 - 120/90 = -95/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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