Subtract 96/90 from 4/40
1st number: 4/40, 2nd number: 1 6/90
4/40 - 96/90 is -29/30.
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,
96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/360 - 384/360 = 36 - 384/360 = -348/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/30
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