Answers

Subtract 3/90 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 3/90

50/40 - 3/90 is 73/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/360 - 12/360 = 450 - 12/360 = 438/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/60
6. In mixed form: 113/60

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