Subtract 40/8 from 40/90
1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 5 0/8
40/90 - 40/8 is -41/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/360 - 1800/360 = 160 - 1800/360 = -1640/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/9
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