Subtract 6/28 from 40/90
40/90 - 6/28 is 29/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
40/90 = 40 × 14/90 × 14 = 560/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/1260 - 270/1260 = 560 - 270/1260 = 290/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/126
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