Subtract 7/40 from 72/90
72/90 - 7/40 is 5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
72/90 = 72 × 4/90 × 4 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/360 - 63/360 = 288 - 63/360 = 225/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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