Subtract 3/90 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 3/90
40/20 - 3/90 is 59/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 6/180 = 360 - 6/180 = 354/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/30
- In mixed form: 129/30
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