Subtract 63/12 from 40/90
1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 5 3/12
40/90 - 63/12 is -173/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/180 - 945/180 = 80 - 945/180 = -865/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/36
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