Subtract 40/56 from 36/90
36/90 - 40/56 is -11/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
36/90 = 36 × 28/90 × 28 = 1008/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/2520 - 1800/2520 = 1008 - 1800/2520 = -792/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/35
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