Subtract 9/90 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 9/90
40/15 - 9/90 is 77/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
40/15 = 40 × 6/15 × 6 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/90 - 9/90 = 240 - 9/90 = 231/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/30
- In mixed form: 217/30
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