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Subtract 36/40 from 60/90

60/90 - 36/40 is -7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/360 - 324/360 = 240 - 324/360 = -84/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

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