Subtract 45/90 from 40/24
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 45/90
40/24 - 45/90 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/360 - 180/360 = 600 - 180/360 = 420/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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