Subtract 2/90 from 54/40
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 2/90
54/40 - 2/90 is 239/180.
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,
54/40 = 54 × 9/40 × 9 = 486/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/360 - 8/360 = 486 - 8/360 = 478/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/180
- In mixed form: 159/180
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