Subtract 24/90 from 4/40
4/40 - 24/90 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
24/90 = 24 × 4/90 × 4 = 96/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/360 - 96/360 = 36 - 96/360 = -60/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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