Subtract 2/90 from 40/49
40/49 - 2/90 is 1751/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
40/49 = 40 × 90/49 × 90 = 3600/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
2/90 = 2 × 49/90 × 49 = 98/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/4410 - 98/4410 = 3600 - 98/4410 = 3502/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1751/2205
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