Subtract 8/90 from 49/40
1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 8/90
49/40 - 8/90 is 409/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/360 - 32/360 = 441 - 32/360 = 409/360 - In mixed form: 149/360
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