Subtract 49/56 from 40/90
40/90 - 49/56 is -31/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
40/90 = 40 × 28/90 × 28 = 1120/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/2520 - 2205/2520 = 1120 - 2205/2520 = -1085/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/72
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