Subtract 90/7 from 36/40
1st number: 36/40, 2nd number: 12 6/7
36/40 - 90/7 is -837/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
90/7 = 90 × 40/7 × 40 = 3600/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/280 - 3600/280 = 252 - 3600/280 = -3348/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -837/70
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