Subtract 90/15 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 6 0/15
40/10 - 90/15 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
40/10 = 40 × 3/10 × 3 = 120/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
90/15 = 90 × 2/15 × 2 = 180/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/30 - 180/30 = 120 - 180/30 = -60/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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