Subtract 49/90 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 49/90
40/10 - 49/90 is 311/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 49/90 = 360 - 49/90 = 311/90 - In mixed form: 341/90
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