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Subtract 5/90 from 40/8

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 5/90

40/8 - 5/90 is 89/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/360 - 20/360 = 1800 - 20/360 = 1780/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/18
  6. In mixed form: 417/18

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