Subtract 2/90 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 2/90
40/35 - 2/90 is 353/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
40/35 = 40 × 18/35 × 18 = 720/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/630 - 14/630 = 720 - 14/630 = 706/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 353/315
- In mixed form: 138/315
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