Subtract 10/90 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 10/90
40/2 - 10/90 is 179/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
40/2 = 40 × 45/2 × 45 = 1800/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/90 - 10/90 = 1800 - 10/90 = 1790/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/9
- In mixed form: 198/9
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