Subtract 60/40 from 32/90
1st number: 32/90, 2nd number: 1 20/40
32/90 - 60/40 is -103/90.
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,
32/90 = 32 × 4/90 × 4 = 128/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
60/40 = 60 × 9/40 × 9 = 540/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/360 - 540/360 = 128 - 540/360 = -412/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/90
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