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Subtract 4/40 from 75/90

75/90 - 4/40 is 11/15.

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,
   75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/360 - 36/360 = 300 - 36/360 = 264/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15

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