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Subtract 3/90 from 40/24

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 3/90

40/24 - 3/90 is 49/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/360 - 12/360 = 600 - 12/360 = 588/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/30
  6. In mixed form: 119/30

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