Subtract 21/6 from 40/90
1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 3 3/6
40/90 - 21/6 is -55/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
21/6 = 21 × 15/6 × 15 = 315/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/90 - 315/90 = 40 - 315/90 = -275/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/18
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