Subtract 80/35 from 40/90
1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 2 10/35
40/90 - 80/35 is -116/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
80/35 = 80 × 18/35 × 18 = 1440/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/630 - 1440/630 = 280 - 1440/630 = -1160/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/63
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