Subtract 40/7 from 60/90
1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 5 5/7
60/90 - 40/7 is -106/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
40/7 = 40 × 90/7 × 90 = 3600/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/630 - 3600/630 = 420 - 3600/630 = -3180/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -106/21
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