Subtract 10/48 from 40/90
40/90 - 10/48 is 17/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
40/90 = 40 × 8/90 × 8 = 320/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/720 - 150/720 = 320 - 150/720 = 170/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/72
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