Subtract 6/36 from 40/90
40/90 - 6/36 is 5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
40/90 = 40 × 2/90 × 2 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/180 - 30/180 = 80 - 30/180 = 50/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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