Subtract 90/45 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2 0/45
40/6 - 90/45 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
90/45 = 90 × 2/45 × 2 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/90 - 180/90 = 600 - 180/90 = 420/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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